Office of the City Auditor (OCA)

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Español Hello and welcome to a glimpse into OCA (as we call ourselves). Our Office 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. Austin's City Council appointed Stephen L. Morgan as the City Auditor in November 2000. Our office provides regular reports and briefings to the City Council through the Audit and Finance Committee, composed of the Mayor and three City Council Members.

City Auditor, Stephen L. Morgan

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