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Mayor proposes auditor‑led citywide efficiency assessment; council debates scope, timeline and cost
Summary
A proposed ordinance would create an auditor‑led, benchmarked efficiency assessment program for Austin, with phased, multi‑year reviews and public reporting. Councilmembers pressed staff on consultant costs, audit independence, the difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and whether the charter amendment option would be preferable.
The chair introduced a proposed ordinance on Jan. 14 to create a citywide, auditor‑led efficiency assessment program intended to benchmark operations, identify high‑cost centers, and recommend efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
City Auditor Jason Adavi said the ordinance is written to allow the auditor to break the city into assessment portions and to tailor standards by department and fund. "We would break up the assessment cycle over multiple years because the city is so large and complex," Adavi said,…
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