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Audit committee backs mayor-and-council office‑spending policy, leaves room for amendments
Summary
The Audit & Finance Committee recommended adoption of a consolidated mayor‑and‑council office spending policy and set a path for council amendments before a Jan. 22 full council vote, after extensive debate about rollover balances, permitted transfers to departments, software licensing, and transparency requirements.
The Audit & Finance Committee on Jan. 14 recommended that the full Austin City Council adopt a consolidated mayor‑and‑council office expense policy that compiles multiple administrative bulletins and clarifies permissible uses of council office funds.
Councilmember Fuentes moved the committee recommendation and Mayor Pro Tem Vela seconded; the motion carried without objection. The committee asked members to…
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