City auditors highlight AUS staffing issues that poses 'risk'

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from the City of Austin’s auditor's office showed risks at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), especially regarding staffing levels.

The report noted the vacancy rate for the city's aviation department more than doubled between 2020 and 2023, and while it has improved this year, the maintenance section of the airport was listed as the area with the biggest problems.

The report noted the aviation department "may not have enough skilled...