The Office of the City Auditor and Clerk plays a central role in supporting the legislative, administrative, and financial operations of the City of Sarasota. Committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both citizens and city staff, the office operates with excellence and pride.
As Clerk to the City Commission, the Clerk prepares meeting agendas, records official actions, transcribes meeting minutes, and ensures accurate documentation of proceedings. The Clerk oversees the city’s public records system, including electronic formats, and manages access, retention, and disposition of records across all departments. The Clerk also serves as the city’s election official, administrator of police, fire, and general employee retirement plans, and custodian of real property and financial assets.
Additional responsibilities include processing land development petitions, codifying city ordinances, and publishing legal notices. In its auditing capacity, the City Auditor and Clerk is responsible for reviewing, investigating, and evaluating internal control systems to safeguard assets, ensure the reliability of financial and operational information, and promote compliance with laws and regulations. The Clerk is authorized to access all necessary records, data, personnel, and information to carry out its duties effectively and recommend improvements.
The office also includes specialized divisions such as Public Broadcasting and Development Applications, which contribute to public engagement and city planning efforts. For more information on each division, including Public Broadcasting, Auditing, Pensions, Public Records, Development Applications, and others, please click on the links below.
City Commission Schedule
Public Broadcasting
Domestic Partnership Registry
Development Applications
Elections
Internal Auditing
Pensions
Public Records Access