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The committee advanced a $202,500 technology audit, a parking contract extension capped at $12,399,039, a reimbursement resolution tied to city bond spending, and a $490,000 forensic audit contract. It also received updates on the city’s fiscal roadmap and citywide strategic plan, and accepted the draft minutes and schedule of outstanding items.
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The committee moved several money and oversight items forward for further council action. One item would fund an independent audit of the city’s technology systems with up to $202,500; another would extend the parking management contract, with the committee asking for more detail on city parking facilities and garage-by-garage data. Members also advanced a forensic audit contract worth up to $490,000 and a reimbursement resolution related to several city bond programs. The committee received two one-year progress updates on the city’s fiscal roadmap and strategic plan.
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- Accepted the draft minutes from the June 23, 2026 committee meeting.
- Accepted the schedule of outstanding committee items.
- Forwarded a resolution to accept and appropriate up to $202,500 for a comprehensive independent audit of the city’s technology systems.
- Received and filed the one-year update to the FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap to Fiscal Health.
- Forwarded the FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan one-year update.
- Forwarded a parking operator contract extension, amended to extend the contract through the end of the year and accompanied by a request for supplemental parking facility and garage-by-garage data.
- Forwarded a reimbursement resolution tied to Measure DD, Measure KK, and the 2022 Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Bond (Measure U).
- Forwarded a professional services agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP for forensic audit services, with requests for supplemental information on small local business compliance, subcontractors, prior findings in other cities, and expected process improvements.
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- The Oakland City Council Finance And Management Committee Convened At 9:31 A.M., With Councilmember Ramachandran Presiding As Chairperson
- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
- Roll Call / Call To Order
- Approval Of The Draft Minutes From The Committee Meeting Of June 23, 2026
- Determination Of Schedule Of Outstanding Committee Items
- Subject: Grant Funds From The Oakland Fund For The Purposes Of A Technology Audit From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds From The Oakland Fund In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred And Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($202,500) For A Comprehensive Independent Audit Of The City Of Oakland's Technology Systems
- Subject: One Year Update To FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The One Year Update To The FY 2026-30 Oakland Roadmap To Fiscal Health, A Plan To Address Mid- And Long-Term City Financial Challenges
- Subject: FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan One-Year Update From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The FY 2025-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan One-Year Update
- Subject: Parking Operator Contract Extension From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreement With City Of Oakland Parking Partners For Operation And Management Of Municipal Parking Facilities To Extend The Term For Up To Three Years, Including A Two-Year Extension And An Optional Month-To-Month Extension For Up To One Additional Year, For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Twelve Million Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Thirty-Nine Dollars ($12,399,039); Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposals/Qualifications Requirement Under Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.051.B; And Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings
- Subject: Reimbursement Resolution, General Obligation Bonds From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring The City Council’s Official Intent To Reimburse Certain Expenditures From Proceeds Of Obligations For Project Costs In Connection With Oakland Trust For Clean Water And Safe Parks (Measure DD), Affordable Housing And Infrastructure (Measure KK), And 2022 Affordable Housing And Infrastructure Bond (Measure U)
- Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP For Forensic Audit Services From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Weaver And Tidwell, LLP For Forensic Audit Services For A One-Year Term With The Option To Extend For An Additional One Year Without Returning To Council, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred And Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000)
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
- In the event of a quorum of the City Council participates on this Committee, the meeting is noticed as a Special Meeting of the City Council; however no final City Council action can be taken.
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