Fort Worth has reinstated Patrice Randle as its city auditor, a role she takes on again starting today. Coming back from the entrepreneurial break she took to establish her private business, Randle Consulting LLC, she's no stranger to the position, having previously held it from November 201, until her resignation in December 2021. Since February 2024, she's been warming the seat as the interim in charge of spearheading performance and compliance audits within the city's framework, according to the City of Fort Worth.

During her tenure, both past and present, Randle has been tasked with diving into the city's finances, seeking out internal weaknesses, and crafting strategies that shore up against financial jeopardy. In layman's terms, she's the watchful eye over the city's purse, reporting risks to City management and the Audit Committee, among a slew of other critical tasks that affect the fiscal health of Fort Worth.

Indeed, Patrice Randle's track record speaks for itself. She's not just cut her teeth in Fort Worth but has spread her expertise across several Texan cities like Arlington, where she also handled the responsibilities of city auditor, and Irving as an accounting manager. Moreover, Dallas Area Rapid Transit once counted her among its senior internal auditors. Randle's career, planted in a bed of public trust and fiscal responsibility, has seen seasons come and go, each adding a ring to her extensive experience in public accounting and municipal oversight, as cited by the City of Fort Worth.

Armed with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Sam Houston State University and her certified public accountant credentials, Randle is more than equipped to navigate the nuanced accounting waters of the public sector. Her education and certification are a beacon, a testament to her expertise and unwavering commitment to transparent and responsible city governance—a mission she resumes with both familiarity and fresh perspective. As city auditor, her role is not just a job, but a public service, ensuring that the financial compass of Fort Worth points firmly towards stability and growth.