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File #: AM No. 21-048   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Presented
File created: 3/16/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/6/2021 Final action: 4/6/2021
Title: City of Redmond IT Security Performance Audit Report from Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO)
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: IT Security Performance Audit Report

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

 

 

TITLE:

title

City of Redmond IT Security Performance Audit Report from Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO)

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

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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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

N/A

                     Required:

N/A

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

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.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

N/A

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

N/A

 

Budget Priority:

N/A

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

N/A

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

2/23/2021

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

 

 

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: City of Redmond IT Security Performance Audit Report