May 20, 2026 Audit and Finance Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
May 20, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 177 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 231 KB
Video
Agenda Items - May 20, 2026
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Item AFC001 - May 20, 2026
Approve the minutes for the April 15, 2026, meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 236 KB, posted 5/14/2026
20260520-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC002 - May 20, 2026
Discussion and possible action to appoint members to and designate the Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC003 - May 20, 2026
Discussion and possible action regarding proposed changes to membership requirements of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 619 KB, posted 5/18/2026
20260520-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC004 - May 20, 2026
Discussion and possible action on proposed changes to Fiscal Year 2027 financial policy. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1,002 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC005 - May 20, 2026
Discussion and possible action regarding possibly calling an election in 2026 to amend language in the City’s charter to include changes to fix inconsistencies, update the charter language to be current with applicable law, and possible changes to add, delete or revise language related to City administration, budget or any other provision in the charter. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC005, Agenda Backup: 2024 Charter Review Commission Report, PDF, 2.4 MB, posted 5/18/2026
20260520-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 5/14/2026
20260520-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Staff Proposed Recommendations, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 5/18/2026
Item AFC006 - May 20, 2026
Discussion of potential 2026 bond election under the adopted bond decision framework. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC007 - May 20, 2026
Briefing on pedestrian safety audit [Patrick Johnson, Assistant City Auditor; Henry Katumwa, Supervising Senior Auditor - Austin City Auditor’s Office]. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Draft Report, PDF, 7.4 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 5/18/2026
20260520-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC008 - May 20, 2026
Fiscal Year 2025 single audit report by Deloitte & Touche LLP [Marija Norton, Controller, Austin Financial Services]. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC009 - May 20, 2026
Conduct interviews in order to appoint members to the Municipal Civil Service Commission (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code). Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC010 - May 20, 2026
Austin Public Library wireless assessment (Deliberation regarding critical infrastructure facility - Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code). Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC011 - May 20, 2026
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/14/2026
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