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management structure that lacked independence, insufficient legislative oversight, and poor contract administration led to a final renovation project cost  \ntotaling almost $91 million, or a 172 percent increase from the initial project  \ncost estimate of $33 million  \nCity Auditor Courtney A. Ruby, CPA, CFE  \nPERFORMANCE AUDIT  \nThis page was intentionally left blank.  \nCITY OF OAKLAND   \nCITY HALL ● ONE FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR ● OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612  \nOffice of the City Auditor (510) 238‐3378  \nCourtney A. Ruby, CPA, CFE FAX (510) 238‐7640  \nCity Auditor TDD (510) 238‐3254  \n[www.oaklandauditor.com](www.oaklandauditor.com)  \nOctober 4, 2011  \nOFFICE OF THE MAYOR HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITIZENS OF OAKLAND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA  \nRE: FOX THEATER RENOVATION PROJECT PERFORMANCE AUDIT  \nDear Mayor Quan, President Reid, Members of the City Council, City Administrator Santana, and Oakland Citizens:  \nIn 1996, the City of Oakland’s Redevelopment Agency (Agency) purchased the Fox Theater to begin work on a master plan to renovate this historical performing arts center and to return downtown to the bustling entertainment and shopping district that it once was.  \nIn December 2004, the City Council approved the “Basic Renovation” for the Fox Theater, scaled to be a 500 to 600-seat cabaret-style venue within the shell of the existing historic theater. With the identification of new potential funding sources, the project evolved into the Full “Broadway” show, including the balcony level with a fixed stadium-style seating for 1,100 patrons, a rear theater bar, restoration of the phantasmal figures, the basement, stage, and new “wing extensions”. In December 2006, the construction project, the largest of its kind in the U.S., got underway and the Fox Theater reopened in February 2009 after being out of commission for 35 years.  \nFrom a purely construction renovation perspective, the project was a success as lavish architectural details were restored and state-of-the-art systems were installed to create a performance space second to none. Additionally, the theater consistently draws capacity crowds, as well as continues to spur the opening of new shops and restaurants near the theater.  \nHowever, the objective of this performance audit was to evaluate whether or not the renovation met the necessary standards in project management and contract compliance, as well as to assess the execution of a complex financing strategy. In initiating this performance audit, the intention of both the City Auditor’s Office and the Community Economic and Development Agency was ultimately to use this project evaluation as a guide for future redevelopment projects. Given the current Army Base Redevelopment, the timing couldn’t be better for the Agency to know where its strengths are and where the Agency must improve if it is to deliver upon its responsibility to use every tax dollar wisely and effectively on behalf of our citizens.  \nOffice of the Mayor, Honorable City Council, City Administrator and Oakland Citizens Fox Theater Renovation Project Performance Audit  \nOctober 4, 2011 Page 2 of 4  \nThe final renovation project costs totaled almost $91 million, or a 172 percent increase from the initial project cost estimate of $33 million. A number of factors led to this dramatic increase, including a significant expansion of the project’s scope, failure to conduct a comprehensive financial feasibility study, a project management structure that lacked independence, insufficient legislative oversight, and poor contract administration. Consequently, the Agency’s contribution increased from $13 million to $52 million, or approximately $39 million, from December 2004 and comprised 57 percent of the total ","cbCaik0EMqtHRkRN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik0EMqtHRkRN","pdf",3102274,96,"English","# Fox Theater Renovation Project Performance Audit\n## Background and project evolution\n## Audit findings and cost increase drivers\n## Recommended improvement areas\n## Areas meeting or exceeding standards","[{\"question\":\"What were the main reasons the renovation project cost increased by about 172%?\",\"answer\":\"The audit attributes the increase to major scope expansion, failure to conduct a comprehensive financial feasibility study, a project management structure lacking independence, insufficient legislative oversight, and poor contract administration.\"},{\"question\":\"What improvements does the audit recommend for financial planning and decision-making?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends preparing a comprehensive financial feasibility analysis, establishing a budget with clearly identified funding sources before specifications are defined, and providing clear, consistent information to the City Council including alternatives and scope change options.\"},{\"question\":\"Which areas does the audit say the Agency met or exceeded standards?\",\"answer\":\"The audit notes that $32 million in capital was successfully obtained despite economic challenges and that the sponsorship and organizational structure was important for attracting private capital.\"}]","Fox Theater Renovation Project Performance Audit - October 4, 2011 | PDF",1791846023,34]