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Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the City Auditor's annual evaluation and consideration for an adjustment to pay.
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DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Debbie Nash-King, Mayor
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Annual Evaluation of and Consideration for an Adjustment to Pay for the City Auditor
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Matthew Grady was hired for this position on January 17, 2017. Per City Charter Section 40, the City Council may appoint a City Auditor to carry out the internal audit functions as the City Council shall assign to him and the City Auditor shall be a Certified Public Accountant. The Council shall review the City Auditor's job performance at least once annually and any pay increase shall be approved by resolution. The Mayor and City Council shall conduct the City Auditor's annual evaluation on February 3, 2026.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Texas Government Code sec. 40 provides that the governing body may appoint a City Auditor. The City Auditor shall carry out the internal audit functions, shall perform such other duties as the City Council shall assign to him and shall be a Certified Public Accountant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The City Auditor's current annual salary is $112,320.00. Any additional COLA or merit-based increase would increase the total annual salary and be effective January 17, 2026.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-130-131-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, it is budgeted in General Fund account 100-51110-130-131-000000.
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