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City Of Austin
Office Of the City Auditor
Austin Energy
Succession Planning
Extreme Heat
Performance Audits
Austin
Investigations
Parks and Recreation Department
Austin Water
Special Requests
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Medically Vulnerable Registry
City Auditor's Office
Auditing
Ethics Review Commission
Water Mains
Infrastructure Planning
Austin Police Department
Oips (integrity Projects)

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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Latest Episodes

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

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Kendall Byers
Auditor discussing extreme heat preparedness audit
City of Austin
Episode: Extreme Heat Preparedness Audit
Kristina Kern
Auditor and Fellow Podcast Team member
Office of the City Auditor
Episode: Succession Planning Audit
Brian Molloy
Chief of Investigations
Office of the City Auditor
Episode: Ethics Review Commission
Jason Hadavi
Deputy City Auditor
Office of the City Auditor
Episode: Annual Audit Plan Overview 2025
Henry Katumwa
Long-time Officer of City Auditor
Office of the City Auditor
Episode: Electric Scooter Enforcement Program Audit
Jasmine Triplett
City Auditor
Office of the City Auditor
Episode: Citywide Retention Audit
Sitlali Rivera
Graduate student at the Libby Johnson Public Affairs School.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Meet the OCA Interns
Isabella Thomas
UT Austin student studying government and Spanish.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Meet the OCA Interns
Leah McElvain
Recent graduate from UT Austin with a bachelor's in economics.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Meet the OCA Interns

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Sam
Co-host of Audit ATX, Office of the City Auditor
Max
Co-host of Audit ATX and investigator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great Info Packed Episodes

    The is a great way to learn more about things happening around the City and gain an insider perspective into how the City of Austin works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tejum07
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome ATX Podcast

    This is a great podcast for every Austinite! You learn so much about how our city is run and what they’re doing to make things better! If you live in Austin, you should definitely give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    n@1e
    United States4 years ago
  • Best podcast on Austin government

    Quick and informative listen if you want to know how the Austin government works. Solid to quite solid intro music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bcm1111165
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the insights shared about city operations and audits to be thorough and valuable for community awareness.
Reviews point to the podcast being engaging and crucial for Austin residents seeking transparency in local government.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions, highlighting the podcast as a great resource for understanding local governance.

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Types of OCA Reports
Q: How can the public get involved with our office to ensure their concerns are heard?
The public can submit audit ideas via the office's website or contact their district council member to express concerns, contributing to the audit process.
Types of OCA Reports
Q: What are special requests and how are they different than the audits?
Special requests are narrower in scope than audits and undertaken at the direction of council to answer specific questions without drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
Types of OCA Reports
Q: Can you explain to our listeners exactly what an audit is and what are the procedures for an audit?
Audits are focused on performance rather than financial statements, ensuring city departments are operating efficiently, effectively, and economically, with procedures that vary significantly from project to project.
Austin Energy Employee Misused City Vehicle
Q: Did the subject ultimately respond to the allegation?
Mr. Perez admitted to visiting nightclubs but denied drinking while there, claiming he was misinformed about vehicle use policies.
Austin Energy Employee Misused City Vehicle
Q: Could you give us a brief overview of this investigation, including what the allegation this report responded to?
The investigation focused on Perez using a city vehicle for personal trips, including visits to nightclubs, raising concerns about policy violations.

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The content focuses on in-depth discussions surrounding local government, particularly auditing practices and investigations by the City Auditor's Office in Austin. Through interviews with auditors and other key figures, the episodes shed light on a variety of city operations, ranging from policing, energy usage, and water management to employee misconduct and ethics. The unique aspect of this series is its commitment to transparency by unpacking complex audits and their implications on community governance, making it a vital resource for those interested in the inner workings of municipal affairs.

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1. Kendall Byers
2. Kristina Kern
3. Brian Molloy
4. Jason Hadavi
5. Henry Katumwa
6. Jasmine Triplett
7. Sitlali Rivera
8. Isabella Thomas

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