City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Nov. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meeting of October 9, 2024.
Discussion and Possible Action
2. The re-appointment of Dr. Kelly Crook to the City of Austin Employees Retirement System board.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
3. Community Development Commission and Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission proposed bylaws amendments.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
4. Approval of the 2025 Audit and Finance Committee meeting dates.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Briefings
5. Employee reimbursements audit.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
6. Update on resolution relating to the Austin Fire Department’s overtime costs.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
7. Update on Program Enhancements Pilot for Local and Small Business Procurement Programs.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Executive Session
8. Discuss an update on Cybersecurity Items including a penetration testing audit, prior audit recommendations, and FY25 budget item 16 related to contract efficiencies (Security Audit - Section 551.076 and 551.089 of the Texas Government Code).
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool
Future Items
9. Identity items to be discussed at future meetings.
ADJOURN
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