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Council committee advances proposal for auditor‑led, citywide efficiency assessment; Feb. 5 set as possible earliest vote

Audit and Finance Committee of the Austin City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance to establish a citywide, auditor‑led efficiency assessment with benchmarking and periodic cycles; auditor and manager outlined a multi‑year, fund‑by‑fund approach and staff agreed to provide cost estimates and implementation details ahead of council consideration.

Committee members discussed a proposed ordinance intended to create an independent, auditor‑led comprehensive efficiency assessment for the city, with reports and public dashboards intended to link efficiency findings to strategic goals.

"The earliest vote would be February the February 5 meeting," the presiding officer said, laying out a timeline that would allow two work sessions before a council vote. City Auditor Jason Haddavi described the effort as multiyear and fund‑by‑fund: "We're gonna break up the assessment cycle…

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