The Austin City Auditor’s Office plans to launch at least 10 new audits in 2027 and complete six projects started in 2026. The City Council Audit and Finance Committee considered the 2027 audit plan on Oct. 21.

The 2027 plan features:

• Reviews of topics including police oversight, employee pay and the management of city-owned facilities

• Completion of six ongoing audits like a homeless strategy efficiency assessment and police training audit

• Space for possible flex projects related to initial findings of the Comprehensive Efficiency Assessment Program, the multi-year citywide audit project launched by City Council this year

The auditor's office will also oversee the efficiency assessment now being conducted by the third-party firm Public Works LLC.

Comedy shows and multiple festivals are among the events planned for Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and downtown Austin. Check out these 13 events happening throughout November.

Craig Robinson at Cap City Comedy Club: Actor, musician and comedian Craig Robinson will perform at Cap City Comedy Club. The actor blends stand-up comedy, crowd work and keyboard performances.

• Oct. 29-Nov. 1, show times vary

Fall Roundup: The western-themed event will feature live country music, dancing, food and more. Held at Lakeline Park, the afternoon will include armadillo races, a mechanical bull, crafts and a petting zoo.

• Nov. 7, noon-4 p.m.

KadabraCon 2026: The four-day event celebrates fandom, pop culture, cosplay, anime, gaming, comics and more. The event, which will be held at Golfinity ATX, will feature special guests, vendors, immersive panels, photo opportunities and other activities.

• Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 6 p.m.

Travis County was named as an affected party in a preliminary hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings on Oct. 27, regarding a contested wastewater permit for the White Rocks mixed-use development near Bee Cave.

The overview: The preliminary contested case hearing for the wastewater permit began on Oct. 27 before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality initially granted contested case hearings to Save Our Springs Alliance, The Nature Conservancy and some nearby homeowners on July 15 in response to the opposition.

Yet others in opposition, including Travis County, were also named as affected parties at the preliminary hearing by the administrative law judge.

What’s next: The hearing process will now enter mediation, a confidential alternative to a traditional hearing in which a neutral third party will help all parties in resolving the dispute.