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City of Austin
Posted inGovernment
City review flags new failures in $25 million arts contract oversight
Review finds gaps in Long Center contract oversight as Austin faces decades-long audit warnings on spending controls.
Posted inGovernment
City softens IT overhaul after concerns over public safety, cyber risks
After weeks of fierce pushback from the city’s labor union, Austin revises its IT consolidation plan, removing some roles after workers warn of risks to public safety and services.
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Imminent IT consolidation could weaken public safety response, raise cybersecurity risks
The city is moving forward with the first phase of its IT consolidation, a move a labor union warns could damage city services.
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Audit scrutiny forces Austin to rethink Long Center arts grants deal
City weighs overhaul of arts grant system after audit flags concerns in Long Center contract.
Posted inGrowth & Development
Austin’s permitting hurdles may be locking small businesses out
A new report reveals Austin’s restaurant permitting process can cost nearly $9,000 and requires up to 105 steps.