Episode 17 - Corrie Stokes

In this episode, we explore the impactful journey of Corrie, an audit leader in Austin, who has dedicated her career to ensuring transparency and accountability through rigorous audits. The conversation delves into the challenges faced in code compliance audits, the findings from multiple audits, and the recommendations made to improve processes. Corrie shares insights on the complexities of Austin's code and permitting processes, the importance of equitable treatment for residents, and the future audits planned to address community needs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Audit Crusader00:53 Cori's Journey and Impact on Austin01:59 Exploring Code Compliance Audits06:11 Findings and Recommendations from the First Audit09:05 Follow-Up Audit and Ongoing Challenges12:03 Recommendations for Improvement15:02 The Complexity of Austin's Code and PermittingProcess17:57 Future Audits and Community Impact23:55 Conclusion and Call to ActionABOUT CORRIE STOKES:Corrie is the City Auditor in Austin, Texas. Since joining the City of Austin in 1999, Corrie has had the opportunity to evaluate most areas of City operations. She was appointed as City Auditor by the Austin City Council in 2015. Corrie has delivered trainings and presentations on auditing fundamentals, peer review, fraud consideration, and various audit analysis tools. Corrie is a self-professed nerd, and is particularly nerdy about auditing, maps, local history, and craft beer.Corrie is a member of the Comptroller General’s Domestic Working Group and Yellow Book Advisory Council. She is also a past president of the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA), serves as chair of ALGA’s Peer Review Committee, and is on the executive committee of the Southwest Intergovernmental Audit Forum. She is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, and Certified Fraud Examiner. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Trinity University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas.