Dallas Finance Committee to Discuss Interim Auditor, Financial Rules and Living-Wage Policy

The Dallas City Council Committee on Finance is scheduled to meet Monday, August 3, for a special-called session focused on city oversight, financial standards and the city’s living-wage policy.

The 8 a.m. meeting is scheduled to include an update on the search for a city auditor, a discussion and possible recommendation to the full City Council on an interim auditor, potential changes to the City of Dallas Financial Management and Performance Criteria, and potential changes to the city’s living-wage policy.

The agenda says the committee may vote to make recommendations to the full City Council. It does not establish that an interim auditor will be appointed Monday or that any policy changes will take effect.

Auditor search and possible interim recommendation

Human Resources Director Nina Arias is scheduled to provide an update on the search for a city auditor. The committee also is scheduled to discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the appointment of an interim city auditor.

That distinction matters because the posted agenda describes a committee recommendation, not a final appointment. Any recommendation would still need to proceed through the City Council’s action process before becoming final.

Under the Dallas City Code, the city auditor conducts financial and compliance audits, economy and efficiency audits, special audits and investigations. The auditor also evaluates city accounting systems and controls and reports irregularities or recordkeeping failures to city officials. That makes the search relevant to how Dallas reviews public programs, city resources and spending.

Financial criteria could be revisited

Chief Financial Officer Jack Ireland and Budget Management Services Director Janette Weedon are scheduled to brief the committee on potential changes to Dallas’ Financial Management and Performance Criteria.

The agenda does not identify which specific criteria would change and does not indicate that revisions have been adopted. The practical effect, if any, will depend on the details presented and on later committee or City Council action.

For residents and taxpayers, the discussion provides an early opportunity to follow possible changes to the standards the city uses in its financial-management and performance framework. The agenda alone does not show how any proposed revisions would affect services, taxes, fees or the city budget.

Living-wage policy also on the agenda

The committee is scheduled to discuss potential changes to the city’s living-wage policy. Juanita Oritiz, director of the Office of Procurement Services, is listed as the presenter in the agenda.

The agenda does not specify the proposed policy language or predict how the discussion would affect city employees, contractors or future solicitations. Any such effects would depend on the presentation, committee recommendation and subsequent City Council action.

How to attend or watch

The meeting is scheduled to be held by video conference and in the Council Chambers on the sixth floor of Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St. The agenda says the public may attend virtually, while City Hall is available for people who want to attend in person.

The meeting is scheduled for live broadcast on Spectrum Cable Channel 16 and online through the city’s broadcast page. The agenda also provides a Webex link for members of the public to listen as attendees.

Dallas’ broader August council schedule includes additional committee and budget activity. Separate budget town halls are scheduled from August 11 through August 25, giving residents additional opportunities to review the recommended fiscal 2026-27 budget and provide feedback.

What to watch after the meeting

The key follow-up records will be any Finance Committee recommendation, subsequent full-Council action, and the City Secretary’s minutes, annotated agenda, video, audio or voting record. Those materials will show whether Monday’s discussions produced a formal recommendation or other final action.

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