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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department that it votes to approve amendment of the Internal Audit Charter, which shall replace and supersede the existing Internal Audit Charter and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of October 21, 2026
Item No. 2026-224
Internal Audit Charter
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Approval of the Amendment to the Internal Audit Charter
MOTION:
Upon recommendation of Samantha Camarena, Internal Audit Manager, the Audit Committee recommends to the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department that it votes to approve amendment of the Internal Audit Charter, which shall replace and supersede the existing Internal Audit Charter and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION:
During its regular meeting in May 2026, the BOWC approved the motion to adopt the Internal Audit Charter, which establishes the authority, role, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit function, in addition to documenting the scope and type of activities to be performed by DWSD internal auditors. Amendment of the Internal Audit Charter by the BOWC documents the organizational structure and reporting relationships of the Internal Audit function, which shall be operated under the leadership of the Internal Audit Manager, who shall report administratively to the Director, or designee of the Office of the Director.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact to DWSD.
COMMITTEE REVIEW:
At the Audit Committee’s meeting on October 7, 2026, the amended Internal Audit Charter has been reviewed and recommended for BOWC approval.