Also, a plan to make parking uniform throughout the city, no matter that the parking situation is different in downtown than in outlying areas, was recently a center of controversy.

City officials met with KPMG officials on Wednesday for preliminary discussion relating to the audit. Next week, the city will have a first official meeting with KPMG to discuss the scope and timing of the audit.

It is expected the audit will look at several areas including:

* Organizational structure, personnel and personnel management issues.

* Operating procedures relating to cash handling and accounting procedures.

* Current contract management procedures.

* Management of the city's parking assets.

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