Austin City Auditor's Office

Audit ATX

An interview series where we learn about local government and the City of Austin through audits and investigations from the Austin City Auditor's Office.

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Austin City Auditor's Office

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Government

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Strategic Direction 2023 Audit 12.05.2023

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Tyler Myers about a recent audit that evaluated if the City effectively developed and implemented Strategic Direction 2023 (SD23) to measure progress towards one of the strategic outcomes in the plan.

Misuse of City Resources by Austin Resource Recovery Employee 02.05.2023

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Maxx Eckert about a recent investigation wherein an Austin Resource Recovery employee misused City resources by taking paid leave under an emergency COVID-19 childcare program he was not qualified to take.

Misuse of City Resources by Parks and Recreation Department Employee 24.04.2023

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Andrew Williams about a recent investigation into a misuse of City resources at the Parks and Recreation Department.  

Annual Audit Plan Overview 2023 07.04.2023

Audit ATX interviews City Auditor Corrie Stokes about the audits our office will be conducting in 2023.

External Review of Austin Water Quality Events 23.03.2023

This episode focuses on the External Review of Austin Water Quality Events audit, which evaluates Austin Water’s ability to provide safe drinking water to Austin residents during both normal operations and extreme events. Audit ATX interviews the City Auditor Corrie Stokes, Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson, and Dr. Lynn Katz, Professor and Director of Center for Water and the Environment a...

Emergency Shelters for Dangerous Temperatures Audit 15.02.2023

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Keith Salas about a recent audit to evaluate if the City of Austin is effectively providing emergency shelters to ensure its residents receive necessary services during cold weather and heat emergencies. 

Older Adults Audit 06.01.2023

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Kelsey Thompson about a recent audit to evaluate if the City of Austin meets the needs of Older Adults. 

Misuse of City Resources by Animal Services Employee 10.10.2022

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Tope Eletu-Odibo about a recent investigation into a misuse of City resources at Animal Services Department.

Misuse of City Resources by Austin Public Health Employee 07.10.2022

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Maxx Eckert about a recent investigation on a misuse of City resources at the Austin Public Health Department. 

Conflict of Interest by Austin Energy Employee 28.07.2022

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Andrew Williams about a recent investigation into a conflict of interest at Austin Energy.  

Misuse of City Resources by Public Works Employee 18.07.2022

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Mike Yamma about a recent investigation on a misuse of City resources at the Public Works Department. 

Lobbyist Compliance Audit 06.07.2022

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Andrew Scoggin about a recent audit to evaluate if lobbyists are compliant with City Code . 

Parks and Recreation Department: Conflict of Interest Investigation 09.06.2022

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Mike Yamma about a recent investigative report on a conflict of interest in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Annual Audit Plan Overview 2022 28.01.2022

Audit ATX interviews City Auditor Corrie Stokes about the 2022 audit plan.

City Technology Purchases 27.12.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Andrew Scoggin about a recent audit on the City’s technology purchasing process. 

Austin Water Employee Performed Private Plumbing Work for Personal Benefit 20.12.2021

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Andrew Williams about a recent investigation of an Austin Water employee who performed private plumbing work for personal benefit. 

Disaster Preparedness Audit 15.12.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Maria Stroth about a recent audit on the City’s response to Winter Storm Uri.

Economic Recovery Funds Audit 06.12.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Kelsey Thompson about a recent audit on the City’s use of economic recovery funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program dashboards are available here: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/covid-19-economic-recovery/economic-impact

Homelessness Spending Special Request 01.11.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Kathie Harrison about a recent special request on the City’s homelessness assistance spending. 

Parks and Recreation Manager Accepted Favors 29.10.2021

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Mike Yamma about a recent investigation involving a manager in the Parks and Recreation Department who accepted favors from an employee he directly supervises.

Interlocal Agreements 24.09.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Kathie Harrison about a recent audit on the City’s management of interlocal agreements.

City Recruiting and Hiring Audit 20.09.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Tyler Myers about a recent audit to determine if the City’s recruiting and hiring efforts result in a qualified and diverse workforce. 

Austin Police Department’s Early Intervention System for Officers 05.08.2021

Audit ATX interviews Auditor Kate Murdock about a recent audit on the Austin Police Department’s early intervention system for officers.

Austin Energy Employee Misused City Resources 14.07.2021

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Keith Salas about a recent investigation where an Austin Energy employee misused City resources for secondary employment.

Conflicts of Interest by Communications & Technology Management Employees 26.04.2021

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Andrew Williams about a recent conflict of interest investigation at Communications & Technology Management. 

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