The Audit Committee evaluates whether the City Council’s operational and financial objectives have been met, and assesses if the city’s operations are properly organised. In addition, the committee evaluates the financial balance and monitors compliance with the obligation to declare interests.
The committee prepares an annual report for the City Council on the achievement of the city’s operational and financial objectives.
In Turku, the Audit Committee has 13 members. The chair and vice chair of the committee are city councillors.
- Chair of the Committee: Sauli Seittenranta
- Presenting official of the committee: Kari Koivuluhta
- Secretary of the committee: Anne-Maarit Vehosmaa
Agendas and minutes
Audit Committee agendas and minutes (in Finnish)
The minutes are published on the day following their review.
Meetings
Spring meetings 2026
Autumn meetings 2026
Members 2021–2025
Publications
Audit Committee reports 2020–2024
Reports from 2020 in Finnish. You can access older reports by contacting the Turku City Registry Office.
The City of Turku’s Audit Function as a Whole
Evaluation and audit activities provide reliable and up-to-date information on how well the City of Turku has succeeded in its duties.
Evaluation information is public and is utilized by city councillors, civil servants, and employees. The information guides the city’s operations and the setting of objectives.
The City of Turku’s audit function consists of three parts:
- the statutory Audit Committee and its subordinate audit office
- an external JHT-authorized auditor
- internal audit operating under the Chief of Staff