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Austin council adopts citywide efficiency-assessment ordinance to guide recurring audits
Summary
The Austin City Council on Feb. 26 approved an ordinance creating a recurring, independent citywide efficiency assessment led by the city auditor, intended to increase transparency and identify cost‑saving reforms across departments. Labor and business groups supported the measure with conditions to protect workers.
Austin City Council voted Feb. 26 to create a recurring, independent citywide efficiency-assessment program led by the city auditor, a step officials and supporters said will provide ongoing oversight of city operations and help restore public confidence in fiscal stewardship.
The ordinance directs the auditor to engage external expertise, establish minimum deliverables and prioritize reviews based on benchmarked potential savings. Mayor Kirk Watson…
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