Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 047-Employee Performance Management. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]

This City Council agenda item concerns receiving a report and providing direction on Audit Project 047, focused on the City's Employee Performance Management program. The audit, conducted by the City Auditor's Office, evaluated the transparency, consistency, accountability, and feedback mechanisms of the program. Key findings indicate that while supervisors generally establish relevant performance expectations, communication could be more specific and formal. Recognition for high performance is limited, and HR's tracking of interventions is informal and inconsistent. The annual performance rating system has redundancies in its competencies and the data collected is not fully utilized. The audit issued 11 recommendations aimed at improving guidance, documentation, and utilization of the performance management system. The staff recommends closing the audit project and conducting a follow-up review in FY2027-28.