City Auditor

Career

Buddy Vargas was appointed as the San Antonio City Auditor in December 2024. He leads a team responsible for conducting performance, compliance and technology audits of all City departments, offices, agencies and programs. Buddy worked for the City over 17 years prior to his appointment. Before becoming City Auditor, he served eleven years as an Audit Manager and six years as an Auditor. Prior to the City, Buddy worked in the retail investigative field.

He reports directly to the Mayor and City Council.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, University of Texas at San Antonio
• Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting, University of Texas at San Antonio
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professional Memberships

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)