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In plain English

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform a thorough audit of the San Francisco Zoo's performance and management for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It has been approved and will assess how effectively the zoo is being run.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a comprehensive performance and management audit of the San Francisco Zoo for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Introduced: Oct 15, 2024
Final action: Dec 10, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from concerns about the San Francisco Zoo's management and animal welfare, prompting a motion for a comprehensive audit.

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Release of Recommendations ReportOctober 10, 2024
Joint Zoo and Recreation and Parks Committee

The committee released a report detailing serious concerns about the San Francisco Zoo's management and animal welfare, recommending a performance audit.

SF Zoo Recommendations 101024
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Introduction of MotionOctober 15, 2024
Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Melgar introduced a motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a performance audit of the San Francisco Zoo for FYs 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

FYI Referral 102224
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Committee RecommendationDecember 5, 2024
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The committee recommended the motion as a committee report, supporting the need for the audit based on the earlier recommendations.

Comm Pkt 120524
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Approval of MotionDecember 10, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the motion, directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate the audit.

Leg Final
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Completion of AuditMay 1, 2026
Budget and Legislative Analyst

The Budget and Legislative Analyst submitted the performance and management audit report, which included findings and recommendations for the San Francisco Zoo.

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Document trail
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Dec 5, 2024Pass
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Legislative journey

PresidentOct 15, 2024
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 22, 2024
โ†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeDec 5, 2024
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 10, 2024
โœ“APPROVEDPass