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.
Episodes
79 episodes
Austin Energy Fraud and Waste
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding fraud and waste by a former Austin Energy employee.
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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8:58
Former Austin Water Program Manager Violated Multiple Sections of City Code
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Temitope Eletu-Odibo about an investigation regarding an Austin Water Program Manager violating City Code.
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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9:54
Aviation Contract and Vendor Management Audit
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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Season 5
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Episode 17
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7:24
Interview with Retiring City Auditor Corrie Stokes
Audit ATX speaks with City Auditor Corrie Stokes about working for the City of Austin and making a career in the audit profession.
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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8:53
Lobbyist Compliance Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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6:06
Austin Resource Recovery’s Recycling and Composting Education Audit
Audit ATX speaks with Assistant City Auditor Keith Salas about an audit of the recycling and composting education efforts within Austin Resource Recovery.
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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7:57
Small and Minority Business Resources Employee Accepted Compensation
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding a Small and Minority Business Resources employee accepting compensation from a City vendor.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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6:44
Economic Development Department Director Exempted Awardees from City Code
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Renee about an investigation regarding special exemptions by a former Economic Development Department Director.
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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6:02
Conflict of Interest by Former Building Services Assistant Director
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding conflict of interest by a former Building Services employee.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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4:58
Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaints Audit
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Mariel Dempster about an audit of the City's efforts to effectively and equitably address discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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6:49
Austin Police Department License Plate Reader Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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6:45
Austin Police Department Recruiting and Hiring Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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6:48
Austin Energy Employees Misused City Vehicle
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Michael Yamma about an investigation regarding two Austin Energy (AE) employees who misued a City vehicle.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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5:47
Extreme Heat Preparedness Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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7:40
Water Main Maintenance and Replacement Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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8:55
Austin Water Employee Secured a Special Privilege and Misused City Resources
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding an Austin Water employee who secured a special privilege and misused City resources.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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6:50
Succession Planning Audit
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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9:39
Ethics Review Commission
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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9:54
Annual Audit Plan Overview 2025
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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7:52
Misuse of City Resources and Abuse by Parks and Recreation Department Employees
Audit ATX speaks with investigators Michael and Renee about an investigation into misuse of City resources and abuse of positions by Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) employees.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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14:27
Electric Scooter Enforcement Program Audit
Audit ATX speaks with Auditor Henry Katumwa about an audit on the City's electric scooter (e-scooter) enforcement program and how it compares to peer cities.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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11:32
Parks and Recreation Department Employee Secured a Special Privilege
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Maxx Eckert about an investigation regarding a Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) employee who secured a special privilege.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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6:22
Austin Energy Employee Misused City Vehicle
Audit ATX speaks with Investigator Renee about an investigation regarding an Austin Energy (AE) employee who misused a City vehicle.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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9:50