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The Internal Audit Department released its Payroll Process, Audit 23-13

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The Human Resources Department is responsible for processing new employees, pay rate adjustments and increases, and terminations. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Oracle Post Implementation Review, Audit 23-11

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The City of Tampa’s Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Project (migration from Oracle E-Business Suite to Oracle Cloud services) was completed in November 2021. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Wastewater Pump Station Maintenance, Audit 23-14

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The Pump Station Group supports the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant and maintains 231 pump stations located within the service area. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Housing Programs-SHIP Funding, Audit 23-10

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The City of Tampa receives funding from the State of Florida to implement its Local Housing Assistance Plan. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Mobility-Transportation Engineering Survey Division, Audit 23-12

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The Survey Division provides surveying and mapping services to various City of Tampa departments. The report in its entirety can be viewed at Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its TPD Communications Bureau, Audit 23-06

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TPD Communications is responsible for answering 911 calls and dispatching police officers in the field in response to the calls. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its TPD - Forensic Unit, Audit 23-09

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The Forensic Investigation Unit is a critical component of the investigation and prosecution of criminal activities. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its FLHSMV Data Exchange MOU, Audit 23-08

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The Parking Division of the Mobility Department is responsible for the operation of all City of Tampa public parking. The Division develops parking policy and specific facility expansion plans to serve the parking demand in the central business…

The Internal Audit Department released its Mobility - Operations, Audit 23-05

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This audit covers activities for the Inspections Team of the Operations Division. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Fire Rescue - Operations, Audit 23-02

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Tampa Fire Rescue Department's Operations Division provides essential fire suppression and special operations services. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Community Investment Tax, Audit 22-07

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Community Investment Tax is a half percent sales tax whose purpose is to provide for community investment in authorized capital projects in Hillsborough County. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Tampa Convention Center-Inventory Control, Audit 23-07

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The Facilities Operations Division at the Tampa Convention Center is responsible for managing and controlling inventory. The report in its entirety can viewed on Tampa.gov.

The Internal Audit Department released its Parks and Recreation - Administration, Audit 23-03

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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to provide a quality park system that meets the community's need for recreation and learning opportunities to benefit health and well-being. The report in its entirety can be viewed on…

The Internal Audit Department released its General Employees' Pension Fund, Audit 22-13

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The General Employees’ Pension Fund is a fiduciary pension trust fund of the City of Tampa established by a special act of the Florida State Legislature in 1945. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its General and Automobile Liability Insurance and Claims, Audit 23-04

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The Risk Management Division of Human Resources is responsible for processing claims from citizens through its Claims Office. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Plant, Audit 23-01

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As of June 2020, the City of Tampa took over the daily operation of the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Plant from the former contractor, Wheelabrator. The report in its entirety can be viewed at Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Housing - Emergency Shelter Grant Funding, Audit 22-03

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The City of Tampa is an entitlement jurisdiction receiving an annual allocation of Emergency Solutions Grants program funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Health Insurance and Claims, Audit 22-09

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The Benefits Section of the City of Tampa’s Human Resources Department is responsible for enrolling and coordinating health benefits for all non-sworn employees. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Wireless LAN-WAN Security, Audit 22-11

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A local area network (LAN) is a network of interconnected computer technology devices that communicate with each other over short distances such as in a building. Two or more LANs create a wide area network. The report in its entirety can viewed on…

The Internal Audit Department released its Purchasing Department - Gasoline Credit Cards, Audit 22-04

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The Purchasing Department administers the fuel card program with WEX Bank. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Workers' Compensation, Audit 19-20

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Commercial Risk Management (CRM) – a third-party administrator – administers the City of Tampa’s workers’ compensation program. The Risk Management Division oversees the contract with CRM. CRM is responsible for all medical and lost time payments…

The Internal Audit Department released its Purchasing - Legal Compliance, Audit 22-10

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The City of Tampa’s Purchasing Department facilitates the acquisition of goods and services for all City departments. The report in its entirety can be found at Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its AWTP Maintenance, Audit 22-08

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The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the City of Tampa’s wastewater treatment plant. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its TPD - Banking, Audit 22-06

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Tampa Police Department (TPD) Support Services Division oversees, among other activities, receipting of cash and cash equivalents for products/services rendered by TPD. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Parks and Recreation-Aquatics, Audit 22-05

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The Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division includes 12 swimming pools throughout the City of Tampa. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

The Internal Audit Department released its Community Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing, Audit 22-01

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The City of Tampa has nine Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA) that are responsible for the economic development within their designated boundaries. Funding for the economic development for each CRA is through tax increment financing. The report in…

The Internal Audit Department released its Fire Marshal's Office, Audit 22-03

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The Fire Marshal is the designee authority having jurisdiction over the Fire Marshal's Office and administers the TFR Fire Prevention Division (Division). The Division is  responsible for code enforcement, public education, arson investigation, fire…

The Internal Audit Department released its Parking Garages and Lots, Audit 22-02

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The Parking Division, part of the Mobility Department, is responsible for developing parking policy and operating public parking in the City of Tampa (COT). COT owns 10 parking garages in downtown Tampa, Ybor City, and the Channel District. The…

The Internal Audit Department released its Remote Access, Audit 21-14

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Remote access is the ability for users to access an organization’s non-public computing resources from external or remote locations that may or may not be the organization’s own facilities. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net

The Internal Audit Department released its Development Coordination-Planning Section, Audit 21-17

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The Development Coordination Division consists of five sections: Planning & Design (Urban Design), Zoning, Planning & Development, Transportation Planning, and ROW (Right-of-Way) & Mapping. The scope of this audit is limited to Urban…

The Internal Audit Department released its Technology and Innovation-Mainframe Review, Audit 21-16

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The City of Tampa (City) maintains an International Business Machine (IBM) mainframe to support its pension operations. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampa.Gov.

The Internal Audit Department released its Tampa Fire Rescue-Airport Division, Audit 21-15

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The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) is required by federal regulation to provide Aircraft Rescue Firefighting on its premises as one of the conditions for certification. To comply with this requirement for certification, HCAA has an…

The Internal Audit Department released its P&R Planning, Design, and Natural Resources, Audit 21-13

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The Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department’s Planning, Design, and Natural Resources is responsible for the collection of ideas and suggestions for P&R projects. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampa.Gov.

The Internal Audit Department released its Debt Process, Audit 21-10

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The Budget Office balances multiple financial management objectives when issuing debt for the City of Tampa (City). These objectives include analyzing all available financing options and selecting an option that best addresses the City’s objectives…

The Internal Audit Department released its Tampa Convention Center-Sales and Marketing, Audit 21-12

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The Tampa Convention Center (TCC) is located on the Tampa waterfront, offering 600,000 square feet of space with exhibition halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms. TCC is owned and operated by the City of Tampa. The report in its entirety can be viewed…

The Internal Audit Department released its Wastewater Collection System Maintenance, Audit 21-11

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The City of Tampa (City) Wastewater Department (Department) collects, treats, and disposes of more than 55 million gallons of wastewater per day for over 100,000 customer accounts within the City and its immediate suburbs. In order to successfully…

The Internal Audit Department released its Stormwater Engineering, Audit 21-07

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Stormwater Engineering is a division in the City of Tampa’s Mobility Department. Some of its responsibilities include construction, operation, and maintenance of Tampa's stormwater system with the primary purpose to prevent flooding and reduce…

The Internal Audit Department released its Fleet Maintenance Division, Audit 20-15

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The Fleet Management Division provides vehicle and equipment repair services, fueling, and fleet acquisition and disposal services for the City of Tampa's more than 3,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment. The report in its entirety can be viewed on…

The Internal Audit Department released its Water Department Engineering Division, Audit 21-08

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The Water Department’s (Department) Engineering Division (ED) provides services to the Department’s other two divisions (Production and Distribution). The ED consists of the Design team and the Development Services team with a total of 41 staff. The…

The Internal Audit Department released its TPD Air Services, Audit 21-09

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The Aviation Unit (Unit) is a support function for the street patrol officers of the Tampa Police Department (Police) and has three helicopters – one Bell 206L4 and two Bell 407s. The Unit also coordinates the use of unmanned aircraft systems – also…

The Internal Audit Department released its TPD Evidence Control Section, Audit 21-05

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The Evidence Control Section for the Tampa Police Department (TPD) is assigned the responsibility for receiving, recording, and permanently storing items that become the custody of TPD while carrying out their duties. These include the following:…

The Internal Audit Department released its Business Tax Audit 21-06

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The Business Tax Division (BTD) operates as part of the City of Tampa’s Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department. BTD’s areas of responsibility comprise the issuance of tax receipts and collection of all business taxes under the authority of…

The Internal Audit Department released its Solid Waste Quality Control, Audit 20-14

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The Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management operates an integrated solid waste management system designed to reduce volume of solid waste while meeting the needs for safe and efficient solid waste collection and disposal of…

The Internal Audit Department released its Customer Service Center Audit 21-03

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The City of Tampa (COT) implemented the Customer Service Center system in 2003 to facilitate efficient and centralized communications between citizens and its various departments. COT department staff, including members of the City Council and their…

The Internal Audit Department released its Contract Administration & CCNA Audit 21-01

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The Contract Administration Department (CAD) was created by Executive Order 2005-1 and consists of three (3) divisions: City Architect, Contracts Management, and Construction Engineering and Inspection. CAD is responsible for the oversight and…

The Internal Audit Department released its Parking Division Data Exchange Audit 21-04

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The Parking Division of the Mobility Department is responsible for the operation of all City of Tampa public parking. The Division develops parking policy and specific facility expansion plans to serve the parking demand in the central business…

The Internal Audit Department released its CIP Construction and Reactive Maintenance, Audit 20-13

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CIPs are initially identified by departments based on their experiences, infrastructure needs, industry standards, COT development plans, and various other factors. Annually, departments submit CIP requests to the Budget Office, which then makes…

The Internal Audit Department released its Foreclosure Registry Audit 21-02

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The Business Tax section of Neighborhood Enhancement is responsible for registering properties. Information is obtained primarily by a property owner submitting a registration form through the City of Tampa’s Customer Service Center; however, the…

The Internal Audit Department released its TFR Rescue Division, Audit 20-04

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The Tampa Fire Rescue Department has 23 stations and is responsible for the mitigation of almost all fire, medical emergencies, heavy rescue and hazardous material situations, which occur within the boundaries of the City of Tampa. The Rescue…

The Internal Audit Department released its Wire Transfers & Investments, Audit 20-10

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The Revenue and Finance Department, Banking Division oversees the processes for wire transfers and investment of public funds for the City of Tampa. Wire Transfers management restricts access to transactions when use of wire capabilities provide the…