TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
Technology and Information Services
Melissa Brady
425-556-2134
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Technology and Information Services
Simrat Sekhon
TIS Security and Compliance Manager
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City of Redmond IT Security Performance Audit Report from Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City partnered with Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) to conduct an Information Technology (IT) security audit to examine IT systems used in City operations, and to identify opportunities to improve IT security. SAO offers an opportunity to participate in a performance audit under initiative 900 to help Washington's local governments protect their IT systems. The audit commenced in March 2020 and was completed in February 2021, with the final report published by Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) on March 11, 2021. Assistant Audit Manager from SAO will provide an overview of the audit report to the Members of the City Council.
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OUTCOMES:
The security of IT systems and related data reinforces the stability of government operations, and the safety and well-being of residents. Therefore, protecting these systems is paramount to public confidence. City of Redmond's willingness to volunteer to participate in IT security Performance Audit, demonstrates that the city's management and staff want to be accountable to the citizens and good stewards of public resources.
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