Comal County Precinct 4 Constable Alice “Ali” Flores publicly stated on February 21, 2026, that her office had “passed” a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) audit, identifying the review as a voluntary act of accountability. In that post, Flores said she requested the audit despite not being required to do so and described the outcome as a validation of the office’s professionalism. She also referenced a comment from an auditor suggesting he had never encountered an agency head who voluntarily requested an audit.

Audit Records Show Deficiencies in Constable’s Own File

The preliminary audit report dated January 27, 2026, shows that the file containing deficiencies belonged to Constable Flores herself. According to the table in the report, Flores is the only individual marked with deficiencies, including missing documentation for a criminal history check (CCH) and fingerprint return. The report explicitly notes that auditors found “one file with multiple deficiencies,” and the only file matching that description is the one associated with Flores. The size of the agency adds context to that finding. The office consists of only five personnel, and the audit reviewed three of those five files.

Records Show Corrections Were Made After Audit Findings

The documents show that corrective actions were taken immediately after the deficiencies were identified. According to the investigative summary in the TCOLE report, corrections were made the following day and confirmed through email. In a January 28, 2026, email, Flores told TCOLE she had completed her fingerprinting appointment and provided documentation of that step. She also stated that a criminal history check had been completed and placed into her TCOLE file. TCOLE responded by confirming the file would be updated, and the audit was later administratively closed on January 30, 2026. 

Audit Was Likely Routine for New Chief Administrator

Information provided by TCOLE indicates there is no record of a formal voluntary audit request submitted by the agency. Instead, TCOLE explained that it is common practice for newly appointed chief administrators to engage with the commission as part of standard onboarding or compliance processes. TCOLE also indicated that the field agent who conducted the audit was relatively new to the agency role. As a result, comments attributed to the auditor about not encountering voluntary audits may reflect limited individual experience rather than established agency norms. 

Accountability Questions Focus on Accuracy of Public Narrative

The TCOLE records show a clear sequence of events. A partial audit was conducted, deficiencies were identified in the constable’s own file, corrective actions were taken, and the audit was closed after compliance was achieved. The public statement issued on February 21, 2026, presented the audit as a voluntary action that resulted in a clean pass, without reference to the deficiencies or the corrective steps required. In a five-person agency, where each file represents a large portion of operations, the omission of those details is material to how the audit outcome is understood. The records show that compliance was achieved through correction, not confirmed at the outset.

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