An audit report has uncovered significant discrepancies in rental fee charges and collections for community recreation centers in Austin, leading to substantial financial losses and confusion.
The audit revealed that nearly 95% of the bookings did not require a deposit, with one center seeing no deposits collected for 161 bookings, raising concerns over compliance with city policies.
Mismanagement was attributed to differing interpretations of rental policies among PARD staff, which resulted in incorrect fee applications and financial discrepancies totaling thousands of dollars.
Total overdue rental fees reached $24,867, suggesting a critical need for better oversight and adherence to established rental guidelines to ensure revenue integrity.
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