Regular Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
March 4, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 139 KB
Agenda Items - March 4, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item AFC001
Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meeting of January 14, 2026 and the February 3, 2026 special called meeting.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Feb 3, 2026 Minutes, PDF, 681 KB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Jan 14, 2026 Minutes, PDF, 707 KB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Discussion and Possible Action
Item AFC002
Discussion and possible action regarding the continuation or dissolution of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board due to not meeting for over six months.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Item AFC003
Discussion and possible action regarding proposed changes to the General Obligation Debt financial policies. [Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer - City Manager’s Office].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Item AFC004
Board and Commission proposed bylaws amendments for the Commission on Aging.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Briefings
Item AFC005
Briefing on flood preparation audit. [Keith Salas, Assistant City Auditor - Austin City Auditors Office; Henry Katumwa, Supervising Senior Auditor- Austin City Auditors Office].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Report, PDF, 5.0 MB, posted 2/25/2026
Item AFC006
Briefing on consultant spending audit. [Keith Salas, Assistant City Auditor - Austin City Auditors Office; Kendall Byers, Senior Auditor - Austin City Auditors Office].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 2/25/2026
20260304-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Report, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 2/25/2026
Item AFC007
Update on the City’s Information Technology cost optimization. [Kerrica Laake, Chief Information Officer- Austin Technology Services].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Item AFC008
Briefing on draft sunset review process and implementation of Resolution 2024-1212-133 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.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 2/25/2026
Future Items
Item AFC009
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260304-AFC009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 2/25/2026
ADJOURN
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