Michael C. Houston
CA · Oakland City Auditor
Michael Houston has been Oakland's elected city auditor since 2024, after more than 10 years in the San Jose city auditor's office and leading internal audits at Cal State East Bay. He is a certified internal auditor with a public policy master's degree from UC Berkeley.
Where Michael C. Houston stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (5 records)
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
His office released an audit finding the city agencies that oversee the Oakland Police Department need more resources and independence.
March 10, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: oaklandauditor.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 5 support
His office published an audit of how Oakland manages money for building and repair projects, with recommendations to strengthen oversight.
August 19, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: oaklandauditor.com
His office published an audit of Oakland's tax on vacant properties (Measure W).
June 8, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: oaklandauditor.com
His office published an audit of Oakland's efforts against illegal dumping, recommending easier legal disposal and better enforcement and cleanup.
April 23, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: oaklandauditor.com
His office released an audit finding the city could collect more business tax revenue and tighten how it bills and collects taxes.
April 1, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: oaklandauditor.com
His office released an audit finding the city agencies that oversee the Oakland Police Department need more resources and independence.
March 10, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: oaklandauditor.com
Past race Michael C. Houston ran in:
- City Auditor, City of Oakland · November 3, 2026 · Oakland city, California · incumbent