Auditor examines city's shifting funding, expectations for Cultural Arts grants - Austin Monitor
Briefly

The audit indicates that while there has been unprecedented federal support for arts programs, inconsistencies in data collection hinder the tracking of equity and inclusion.
Administrative expenses accounted for between 4.9% and 8.4% of total expenditures, revealing that a significant portion of funding is allocated towards operational costs rather than direct artist support.
The Cultural Arts funding landscape remains in flux, with conflicting messaging around previous Council decisions impacting how grants are structured and awarded by the city.
The shift from relying on HOT revenue projections to actual previous collections marks a notable development in securing stable funding for arts and culture.
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