Office of the City Auditor (OCA)

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The Office of the City Auditor (OCA) seeks to assist City Council and citizens in ensuring that our local government is accountable, transparent, and cost-effective. To achieve our mission, we provide audit and integrity services. We also provide regular reports and briefings to the City Council through the Audit and Finance Committee, composed of the Mayor Pro Tem and three City Council Members.

Corrie Stokes is the Acting City Auditor for the City of Austin. She was appointed as the Acting City Auditor by the City Council in October 2009. Prior to this appointment, Corrie served as the office's Assistant City Auditor.

In the November 2008 Municipal election, City of Austin voters approved a proposition endorsing an amendment to the City Charter (Article VII, Section 17) that creates a five-year term for the City Auditor. During the five-year term the City Auditor may only be removed by a vote of three-fourths of the City Council, and at the conclusion of the term, by a majority of the City Council.

Our audits cover the full range of local government performance issues, to evaluate how well the City:

• Accomplishes goals;
• Provides quality customer service;
• Operates economically and efficiently;
• Reports on the accuracy of financial and performance information;
• Safeguards assets from loss, damage, or inappropriate use;
• Complies with laws, regulations, policy, and grant and/or contract terms;
• Develops and maintains competence and integrity of staff; and
• Ensures equity internally and in service delivery.

To achieve our work, we have a staff with diverse expertise. In addition to having staff with academic training and work experience in business, accounting, budget analysis, public administration, consulting, and investigations, we also have staff with training and experience in information technology, law, criminal justice, public utility regulation, chemistry, real estate management, semi-professional sports, and other fascinating areas.

To contact us:

Office of the City Auditor
City of Austin
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, Texas
78767-8808
phone: (512) 974-2805
fax: (512) 974-2078