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Oakland Annual Financial Report and Auditor's Letter (2024)

Original title: Subject: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report And Management Letter From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) And The Auditor’s Required Communication To City Council (Management Letter) For The Year Ended June 30, 2024

March 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This report provides the official record of the city's financial health and audit findings for the 2024 fiscal year, which informs future budget decisions and public oversight of city funds.

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Oakland Residents

Residents are affected by the city's financial transparency and the audit findings regarding the management of public funds.

Oakland City Council

The Council is responsible for receiving and reviewing the audit findings and financial statements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 18, 2025.

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Summary

The City of Oakland Finance Department has submitted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report () and the auditor's for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This report is an informational filing for the City Council and the Oakland .

Key Facts

  • The document is an informational report covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
  • The report includes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
  • The report includes the Auditor’s Required Communication to City Council (Management Letter).
  • The filing is associated with file number 25-0456.
  • The report is presented to both the Oakland City Council and the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency.
  • The report was introduced on January 27, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ACFR?
An Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is a set of financial statements for a state, municipality, or other governmental entity that complies with the accounting requirements established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
What is a management letter?
A is a document provided by an external auditor to the city's management and council that identifies internal control weaknesses or other observations noted during the audit process.

Why It Matters

This report provides the official record of the city's financial health and audit findings for the 2024 fiscal year, which informs future budget decisions and public oversight of city funds.

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Standard Annual Reporting Cycle

The document follows the standard annual cycle for municipal financial reporting, occurring in late January for the fiscal year ending the previous June.

Oakland Finance Department

Connected Entities

organizationOakland City Council“The governing body receiving the report.”Map →
organizationOakland Finance Department“The department responsible for submitting the financial report.”Map →
organizationOakland Redevelopment Successor Agency“A body holding a concurrent meeting with the City Council regarding this report.”Map →

Sources

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