City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Nov. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CONVENED IN A REGULAR MEETING AT 9:30 AM, AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS (This meeting also included attendees by video conference from remote locations).
Council Member Alter called the meeting to order at 9:40 AM. In attendance were Council Member Pool, Council Member Kelly, and Council Member Tovo. Mayor Adler was absent.
Citizen Communication: Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
Paul Robbins spoke on the Office of Regulatory Affairs as it relates to Texas Gas Service conservation rate case.
Agenda Item #1: Approve the minutes of the October 27, 2021 Audit and Finance Committee meeting.
The minutes of October 27, 2021 AFC meeting were approved with a spelling correction on Council Member Kelly’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Adler was off the dais.
Agenda Item #3: Discussion and possible action regarding Audit and Finance Committee meeting dates for 2022.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
The Audit and Finance Committee meeting dates were approved on Council Member Kelly’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Adler was off the dais.
Agenda Item #4: Discussion and possible action regarding the calendar Year 2022 Audit Plan for recommendation to Council.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Corrie Stokes, City Auditor, spoke on the calendar year 2022 Audit Plan for recommendation to council and answered questions from the committee. The calendar year 2022 Audit Plan was approved to forward to the full council on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Kelly’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Adler was off the dais.
Agenda Item #2: Discussion and possible action on the Disaster Preparedness Audit.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
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Maria Stroth, Senior Auditor, presented on the Disaster Preparedness Audit, Katie Houston, Assistant City Auditor, Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager, Jessica King, Acting Director, Communications and Public Information, Juan Ortiz, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, spoke and answered questions from the committee. The Disaster Preparedness Audit was accepted on Council Member Tovo’s motion, Council Member Kelly’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Council Member Pool and Mayor Adler were off the dais.
Agenda Item #5: Discussion and possible action on the update from Emergency Medical Services on Fiscal Year 2022 budget rider and billing updates.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Jasper Brown, Interim Chief, EMS presented on the update from Emergency Medical Services on Fiscal Year 2022 budget rider and billing updates and answered questions from the committee. No action was taken.
Agenda Item #6: Discussion and possible action regarding the Economic Recovery Funds Audit.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool
Kelsey Thompson, Supervising Senior Auditor, presented on the Economic Recovery Funds Audit. Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department, Rosie Truelove, Director, Housing and Planning, spoke and answered questions from the committee. The Economic Recovery Funds Audit was accepted on Council Member Kelly’s motion, Council Member Tovo’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Council Member Pool and Mayor Adler were off the dais.
Agenda Item #7 Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Corrie Stokes, City Auditor, and Committee spoke and identified items for future meetings. No action was taken.
Adjourn: Council Member Alter adjourned the meeting without objections at 11:40 AM.
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