The decentralized process of verifying fiscal eligibility has led to numerous instances where organizations no longer meet federal and state requirements for the receipt of City funds. Changes made in Ordinance No. 213-11 allowed alternative reporting and reduced requirements to departments.

The proposed ordinance amendment aims to restore the City Administrator as the sole collector of reported information from nonprofit organizations and require the City Administrator to make the reported information publicly available on a City website.

By centralizing the collection of information and making it publicly accessible, the oversight process is expected to be more efficient and transparent, providing the public with one location to review the information.

The rationale for the proposed change is to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficient results, as well as to safeguard the reputation of city contracting by ensuring that nonprofits receiving city funds are meeting their financial obligations.

The document indicates that the ordinance was being considered by the Board of Supervisors on June 27, 2023, after being amended in committee on June 12, 2023.

The ordinance outlines the scope of amendments to the Administrative Code and notes accountability will involve compliance review by the Controller, with reports on non-compliance and authorization for fund disbursement despite noncompliance in the public interest to be reported to the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the City Administrator is responsible for ensuring that received information is made publicly accessible.