Fair Park Audit Report Final

OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION OF FAIR PARK Thomas M. Taylor, CPA City Auditor Prepared by: Jimmy Martin, CPA Audit Manager Terry R. Milrany, CPA Senior Audit Manager Lina Wang, CPA Auditor Regina Cannon Auditor December 26, 2003 Report No. 404 Memorandum CITY OF DALLAS December 26, 2003 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Dallas We performed an audit of the administrative function of Fair Park (FP), a division of the Park and Recreation Department. We found that significant objectives of FP’s oversight function are achieved, however the efficiency and effectiveness of FP administrative and operational practices should be improved, including contract and program management, safeguarding physical assets, safety and security measures, and lack of a division specific mission statement and goals. Related opportunities for improvement and recommendations are presented in this report. We appreciate the cooperation of City staff during our audit. Thomas M. Taylor Thomas M. Taylor, CPA City Auditor c: Teodoro J. Benavides, City Manager "Dallas, the City that works: diverse, vibrant, and progressive." AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION OF FAIR PARK CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 Authorization 3 Scope and ...