Audit ATX

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Tope Eletu-Odibo about an investigation regarding secondary employment and misuse by a City employee. Transcript available on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1419979/episodes

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Justin Lanier about a recent audit that evaluated  whether the City is effectively promoting pedestrian safety. Transcript available on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1419979/episodes

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Tyler Myers about the brand new City of Austin Efficiency Initiatives Dashboard .   The dashboard captures improvements made by City departments that achieve financial savings, enhanced service quality, or improved operations. The dashboard is managed by the Austin City Auditor's Office. Transcript available on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1419979/episo...

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Kendall Byers about a recent audit that examined Austin Watershed Protection’s efforts to address flood risk in the city, increase awareness of the City's efforts, and inform the public on how to respond during flood emergencies.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Henry Katumwa about a recent audit that evaluated  whether the City is managing consultant contracts in an efficient and economical manner. Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1419979/episodes/18818385-consultant-contract-management-audit

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Sam Socolow about a recent audit that evaluated whether the City's speed reduction efforts are working effectively.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding fraud and waste by a former Austin Energy employee.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Temitope Eletu-Odibo about an investigation regarding an Austin Water Program Manager violating City Code.

Audit ATX speaks with City Auditor Corrie Stokes about working for the City of Austin and making a career in the audit profession.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Kristina Kern about a recent audit that evaluated whether Austin Aviation contracts are administered and monitored effectively.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Mateo Macias about a recent audit that evaluated whether City departments and offices are complying with City Code lobbying requirements.

Audit ATX speaks with Assistant City Auditor Keith Salas about an audit of the recycling and composting education efforts within Austin Resource Recovery.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding a Small and Minority Business Resources employee accepting compensation from a City vendor.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Renee about an investigation regarding special exemptions by a former Economic Development Department Director. 

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding conflict of interest by a former Building Services employee.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Mariel Dempster about an audit of the City's efforts to effectively and equitably address discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Jake Perry about an audit of the Austin Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and how it compares to peer police departments.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Jasmine Triplett about an audit of the Austin Police Department's recruiting and hiring efforts and how efforts compare to best practices.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding two Austin Energy (AE) employees who misued a City vehicle.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Kendall Byers about an audit of the City's extreme heat preparedness efforts and how they compare to best practices and peer cities.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Sam Socolow about an audit of the City's water mains and how the City is identifying and addressing issues with water mains and taking measures to minimize resulting disruptions.

Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding an Austin Water employee who secured a special privilege and misused City resources.

Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Kristina Kern about an audit of the City's succession planning efforts and how the City's succession planning efforts measure up to best practices and compare to peer cities.

Audit ATX speaks with Chief of Investigations, Brian Molloy, about the Ethics Review Commission and how the Office of the City Auditor interacts with the Ethics Review Commission.

Audit ATX kicks off Season 5 with Deputy City Auditor, Jason Hadavi. Our hosts chat with Jason about the work the Office of the City Auditor completed in 2024 before taking a dive into what Austin residents can expect in 2025.