The Office of the City Auditor, a City department that works to make Austin better for all residents, has launched a new podcast, Audit ATX, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The podcast is an interview series with City Auditor staff where Austin residents can learn how the Office of the City Auditor’s audits and investigations help the City improve. The podcast is for the community to listen and get more information about the innerworkings of local government.

The Auditor’s Office launched the podcast in November to provide more transparency and accessibility to the work that is being done by the office. Each episode is no more than 15 minutes providing an overview on the reports conducted by the office.

The most recent episodes featured City auditors and investigators talking about a recent software license audit and a library fraud and waste investigation.

Audit ATX co-host Kelsey Thompson says, “We’ve heard from listeners that this podcast has opened their eyes to how the City really works and the importance of audits and investigations!” 

Fans of the podcast can contact the City Auditor’s Office via email at austinauditor@austintexas.gov, or social media @austinauditor to provide feedback and ideas for the podcast. 

Listen to the Audit ATX podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About the Office of the City Auditor

The Office of the City Auditor was created under Section 17 of Article VII of the City Charter. Chapter 2-3 of City Code details the office operations.

The Auditor’s Office works to make Austin better for all residents. Our staff conducts audits and investigations to help find ways for the City to improve.

Our office follows audit standards, so our work is independent and free of bias.

We publish reports so everyone can see the results of our work. We present the results of our work at meetings of the Audit and Finance Committee.

For more information visit www.austintexas.gov/auditor.