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Austin’s Efficiency Push and Voter Audit | Texas News
Austin’s city council is eyeing major cost savings by hiring Public Works, a proven efficiency expert, to audit city operations and cut expenses—potentially saving taxpayers 5%. This follows a February vote to launch a three-year “Comprehensive Efficiency Assessment” program, championed by Mayor Kirk Watson as a bold step toward smarter spending. Meanwhile, a separate ballot initiative backed by Save Austin Now, with 20,000+ signatures, seeks mandatory external audits—something the mayor says the city is already pursuing. With Public Works awaiting final approval and a potential voter…
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