Atlanta audit finds tax allocation districts lack measurable goals, recommends clearer accountability
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Jun 8 Written By CCI Staff
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Summary
A City Auditor's Office follow-up performance audit found that Atlanta's tax allocation districts (TADs) lack measurable goals and produce fragmented reporting, limiting public accountability. While Invest Atlanta implemented prior recommendations from a 2012 review, redevelopment plans still rely on vague objectives. Auditors recommended updated plans with specific, time-bound goals to better assess progress in each district.
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Invest Atlanta implemented prior recommendations but that redevelopment plans still rely on vague objectives, making it difficult to assess progress in each district.
Auditors recommended Invest Atlanta prepare updated plans with specific, time-bound
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