City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Oct. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present:
1. Kirk Watson, Chair
2. Ryan Alter, Vice Chair
3. Marc Duchen
4. Jose “Chito” Vela
Call to Order
Mayor Watson called the committee meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Public Communication: General
No Speakers
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meetings of September 17, 2025 and October 14, 2025.
The Minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meetings of September 17, 2025 and October 14,2025 were approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Duchen’s second on a 4-0 vote.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Discussion and possible action regarding setting the Audit & Finance Committee meeting dates for calendar year 2026.
The committee received an overview on the 2026 CY Meeting Dates by Jason Hadavi, Deputy City Auditor – Office of the City Auditor.
3. Discussion and possible action on the calendar year 2026 Audit Plan.
The committee received an overview on the 2026 Audit Plan by Jason Hadavi, Deputy City Auditor- Office of the City Auditor.
4. Draft sunset review process and update on actions taken relevant to Council Resolution 20241212-133 regarding review of and recommendations to improve the clarity of purpose and efficient operation of current boards and commissions, task forces, council corporations, and intergovernmental bodies.
The Committee received an update by Stephanie Hall, Assistant City Clerk – Office of the City Clerk; Jessica Ferrari, Assistant to the City Manager – Management Services.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the re-appointment of Dr. Michael Granof to the Austin Police Retirement System board.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding candidates for the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Board of Trustees.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding the re-appointment of Dick Lavine to the City of Austin Employees Retirement System board.
Briefings
8. City Auditor’s Integrity Unit annual report. [Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations Office of the City Auditor].
Executive Session
9. Discussion regarding candidates for appointments to retirement system boards. [Personnel matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Future Items
10. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
– Beginning January 2026, we will be including any bond election updates to the Audit and Finance Committee
Mayor Watson adjourned the committee meeting at 10:30 a.m.
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