A copy of the report by city auditor Leslie Tanaka was unofficially released by City Council member Charles Djou, who has expressed concerns about the need for sweeping changes in the agency for several years.

Tanaka said his office will officially release the audit tomorrow.

The City Council commissioned the audit in the wake of a series of federal indictments and convictions of liquor investigators on extortion and other criminal charges. The agency oversees nearly 1,500 bars, clubs, restaurants, and other businesses that sell liquor.

It is charged with investigating complaints that range from stores that sell liquor to minors to charges of gambling, prostitution and drug use in the bars and nightclubs.

"There is little accountability of the administrator, the commissioners have become too far removed from their oversight responsibilities, and there is no effective means for personnel-related concerns dealing with the administrator and its management team," Tanaka wrote.