In addition to any other power, duty or responsibility granted to the County Council by the Charter of the County of Summit and the laws of the State of Ohio, the County Council or any Committee thereof may:
(a) Review and evaluate financial controls and accountability, efficiency of management, and utilization of resources, internal controls, and effectiveness of program results of the various departments, agencies, and entities using funds appropriated or approved by the County Council;
(b) Report on conditions found, identify weaknesses, and suggest ways and means for improvement of financial and operating management, including prescribed principles and standards of accountability and internal controls;
(c) Evaluate new legislative proposals and requests for appropriations in terms of availability and effectiveness of existing resources to meet the needs and fulfill the purposes of new proposals;
(d) Conduct special surveys and investigations;
(e) Conduct special program or budget analyses on selected operational units, programs, functions and activities;
(f) Employ consultants and technical advisors as might be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(g) Review all post-audit reports of the Internal Audit Office;
(h) Review all Executive branch internal audit and program evaluation reports and request comments from agency directors;
(i) Review contract administration and performance, using a random sample of county contracts;
(j) Annually budget appropriate funds in the amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(k) Coordinate with the Internal Audit Committee when possible to prevent duplication of efforts.
(Ord. 2006-544. Adopted 12-18-06.)
(Ord. 2006-544. Adopted 12-18-06.)