Audit ATX
Government
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Government
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Flood Preparedness and Awareness
3/13/2026
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.
Duration:00:06:37
Consultant Contract Management Audit
3/10/2026
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.
Duration:00:07:07
Speed Reduction Audit
1/30/2026
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Sam Socolow about a recent audit that evaluated whether the City's speed reduction efforts are working effectively.
Duration:00:07:37
Austin Energy Fraud and Waste
12/19/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding fraud and waste by a former Austin Energy employee.
Duration:00:08:58
Former Austin Water Program Manager Violated Multiple Sections of City Code
12/12/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Temitope Eletu-Odibo about an investigation regarding an Austin Water Program Manager violating City Code.
Duration:00:09:54
Interview with Retiring City Auditor Corrie Stokes
12/8/2025
Audit ATX speaks with City Auditor Corrie Stokes about working for the City of Austin and making a career in the audit profession.
Duration:00:08:53
Aviation Contract and Vendor Management Audit
12/8/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Kristina Kern about a recent audit that evaluated whether Austin Aviation contracts are administered and monitored effectively.
Duration:00:07:24
Lobbyist Compliance Audit
10/21/2025
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.
Duration:00:06:06
Austin Resource Recovery’s Recycling and Composting Education Audit
10/17/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Assistant City Auditor Keith Salas about an audit of the recycling and composting education efforts within Austin Resource Recovery.
Duration:00:07:57
Small and Minority Business Resources Employee Accepted Compensation
9/19/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding a Small and Minority Business Resources employee accepting compensation from a City vendor.
Duration:00:06:44
Economic Development Department Director Exempted Awardees from City Code
7/11/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Renee about an investigation regarding special exemptions by a former Economic Development Department Director.
Duration:00:06:02
Conflict of Interest by Former Building Services Assistant Director
6/27/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding conflict of interest by a former Building Services employee.
Duration:00:04:58
Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaints Audit
6/6/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Mariel Dempster about an audit of the City's efforts to effectively and equitably address discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Duration:00:06:49
Austin Police Department License Plate Reader Audit
5/30/2025
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.
Duration:00:06:45
Austin Police Department Recruiting and Hiring Audit
4/18/2025
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.
Duration:00:06:48
Austin Energy Employees Misused City Vehicle
4/7/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding two Austin Energy (AE) employees who misued a City vehicle.
Duration:00:05:47
Extreme Heat Preparedness Audit
4/4/2025
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.
Duration:00:07:40
Water Main Maintenance and Replacement Audit
3/31/2025
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.
Duration:00:08:55
Austin Water Employee Secured a Special Privilege and Misused City Resources
3/28/2025
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding an Austin Water employee who secured a special privilege and misused City resources.
Duration:00:06:50
Succession Planning Audit
2/24/2025
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.
Duration:00:09:39