It was found that the "facility and operator are meeting the minimum standards of welfare of the animals in the pound".
"The lack of records hinders the ability to verify that this is the case at all times."
The report found the overall management, supervision and operation of the facility might be compliant with MPI Codes of Welfare but there was no existing documentation to allow verification and "therefore is a significant failing".
"While there are obviously staff caring for the animals and keeping the pound operating, there is no evidence of standards and guidelines to ensure proper management and operation of the pound," it read.
"Urgent measures need to be initiated to correct this to ensure biosecurity of the facility (preventing disease outbreaks) and standards of animal welfare are maintained."
A number of assessments met MPI criteria on the day of the inspection - from the storage of chemicals, bodies of euthanized animals, food - but there was a lack of documentation.
Napier mayor Bill Dalton said most of the changes indicated by MPI at the time of the report's release were already underway as the result of their realignment process and new management structure,
"So in truth there wasn't a lot left to complete," he said.
The report had provided further clarity on the changes needed.
"I can't stress enough to anybody with concerns about the Napier Pound, that all processes and guidelines are followed, animals are well cared for, and that the Animal Control team is working collaboratively and cohesively," he said.
"We are looking forward to opening our new veterinary services area within the facility and continuing our work delivering high standards of customer service to our community."