The Council shall provide for an annual independent audit of all City accounts and may provide for more frequent audits as it deems necessary. An independent certified public accountant or firm of such accountants shall make such audits, which should be performed in accordance with General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Using competitive bidding, the Council shall designate such accountant or firm for a period not to exceed five (5) years.
As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final certified audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the Mayor, each member of the Council, the City Manager, Finance Director and City Attorney. Three (3) additional copies shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, where they shall be available for inspection by the general public, and the audit and report shall be published on the City's website.