The Controller shall have the duty to perform regular oversight of the City's contracting procedures, including developing model criteria and terms for City Requests for Proposals (RFPs), auditing compliance with City contracting rules and procedures, and, where appropriate, investigating cases of alleged abuse or conflict of interest. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to alter the existing jurisdiction of City departments and agencies with respect to contracting. Should the Controller find that there has been an abuse or conflict of interest, he or she shall refer that finding to the Ethics Commission, the District Attorney, and the City Attorney for possible enforcement action.
(Added November 2003)