Unlock Insights: Annual Whistleblower Report Released & We Need Your Help!

INDEPENDENT CITY AUDITOR. REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE RESIDENTS.

New Release: Whistleblower Program Annual Report

Hey, Oaklanders!

Today, my Office released our Annual Whistleblower Report . The report provides an overview of the whistleblower investigation process, the number and types of allegations submitted in Fiscal Year 2024-25, the characteristics of the whistleblowers, and the allegations warranting an investigation. It then concludes with a summary of the investigation outcomes and actions taken.

We are grateful to all the whistleblowers who trusted us and submitted their complaints and concerns.

Click the link below to read the report.

Read the Full Report

This Week: The ACFE is Celebrating 25 Years of Promoting Fraud Awareness!

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has been promoting #FraudAwareness for 25 years!

My Office joined the global effort to minimize the impact of fraud, waste, and abuse by reminding City employees about our Whistleblower Program , which seeks to detect, defend against, and deter improper activities within Oakland’s municipal government, and by hosting an interactive training session for the public and City employees.

According to the ACFE's 2024 Report to the Nations, receiving tips is the most common way that fraud is detected. The same report found that among organizations with fraud hotlines, 43 percent of substantiated cases originated from hotline tips. In the City of Oakland, a quarter of our tips come from employees.

Oaklanders, and City employees especially, have special insight into the organization, and are uniquely positioned to bring issues forward that others may not notice—just as our Whistleblower Program Annual Report demonstrates!

Interested in learning more about how fraud is committed and detected? Check out all the resources and videos on the ACFE's website.

Your Voice is Needed! | Calling All #ARFU Champions!

ARFU Champions: Your Voice is Needed Dec 2nd! Don’t let audit recommendations sit on a shelf. 🗓️ On Tuesday, December 2nd, the City Auditor’s Office presents the semi-annual #ARFU status report to City Council—and we need you there to turn this report into real action for Oakland.

We need you to take two steps:

Show Up: Attend the City Council meeting (in-person or via Zoom).
Speak Up: Submit a public comment telling the Council exactly which recommendations must be implemented now.

Need help preparing? Check out Appendix B in the #ARFUReport for a list of all open audit recommendations and their current implementation status. Forgot or can’t find the specific audit recommendation that spoke to you? Email us! We’re happy to look up an ARFU ID so you are fully prepared for your public comment.

How to Submit Public Comments at City Council

🗓️ Events Summary

Nov 16-22, 2025 (In-person & Virtual Events): It's International Fraud Awareness Week! | #FraudFighters! Learn about detecting and deterring Fraud, Waste, & Abuse in City government.
Dec 2, 2025 (3:30 pm): City Council | Semi-annual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report Presentation @ City Hall, 3rd FLR
Dec 3 (6:00 pm): Community Police Advisory Board | @ City Hall, 3rd FLR
Dec 3 (6:00 pm): Oakland Fund For Children & Youth Oversight Commission | @ City Hall, HR 4
Dec 15 (6:00 pm): Oakland Public Safety & Planning Oversight Commission | @ City Hall, 3rd FLR