Audit committee advances plan to compile and clarify Austin council office expense rules
Chairman Powell presented a plan to consolidate multiple policies into a single council-office spending policy and invited committee and council feedback; members urged clear examples for 'public purpose,' transparency for expense reports, liaison support for council offices, and careful handling of account rollover rules.
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Chairman Powell told the Audit & Finance Committee on Dec. 3 that staff will produce a consolidated council office expense policy that compiles scattered rules (travel, pro-card usage, procurement guidance) into clearer 'council office accounts' or 'council office budgets' guidance, with a goal of committee review in January and a policy discussion slated for Jan. 22.
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