The City of Dallas is actively investigating two Information Technology employees who allegedly worked full-time jobs for both Dallas and Austin simultaneously.
The investigation was launched in November after the Dallas Office of Inspector General received an anonymous tip through its confidential whistleblower hotline. Interim Inspector General Baron Eliason led the inquiry, promptly notifying City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, the Dallas Police Department’s Public Integrity Unit, and the City of Austin.
City Manager Tolbert directed the IT department to take appropriate action. An external firm reviewed the Dallas IT systems and found no evidence of a security breach or data loss. The matter has been referred to Dallas police for further review because the inspector general currently lacks full authority over potential criminal cases under state law.
In a related development, Austin recently fired three senior IT executives after discovering they held undisclosed second jobs, two of whom also worked for Dallas. Austin officials said the issue was not connected to any cybersecurity threats or information security problems.
The case is drawing attention as an early test for Dallas’ newly independent Office of Inspector General. Voters approved a ballot measure in November 2024 to separate the office from city attorney oversight and strengthen ethics and accountability in city government. The city has been operating with an interim leader while searching for a permanent inspector general.
The identities of the two Dallas employees have not been publicly released. Both cities have released limited information while the investigation continues, and no additional details about potential discipline or outcomes have been disclosed.
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The investigation was launched in November after the Dallas Office of Inspector General received an anonymous tip
The investigation was launched in November after the Dallas Office of Inspector General received an anonymous tip
