The City Council shall employ, at the beginning of each fiscal year, a qualified accountant who, at such time or times as may be specified by the City Council, shall examine the books, records, inventories and reports of all Officers and employees who receive, handle or disburse public funds and all such other Officers, employees, or departments as the City Council may direct. As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final audit and report shall be presented to the City Council at a public meeting and a copy shall be made available to each City Council member, to the City Manager, Director of Finance and City Attorney, respectively. One additional copy shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for inspection by the general public.