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Board authorizes RFP for comprehensive forensic audit of library finances after internal-control failures
Summary
Following revelations of improper library purchasing and an ongoing criminal investigation, supervisors authorized the CAO to issue an RFP for a comprehensive forensic audit to review internal controls, reporting and potential systemic weaknesses; the vote was unanimous (5‑0).
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to issue a request for proposals for a comprehensive forensic audit of the county’s library financial processes and controls.
The action followed testimony from county staff, the county counsel and multiple public commenters describing a recent, isolated series of improper purchases tied to the library that prompted a criminal investigation and exposed weaknesses in internal controls. County staff, the CAO and members of the public said the apparent misconduct involved use of department purchase mechanisms…
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