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MPS committee approves changes to board audits policy amid public concerns about 'confidential' classifications
Summary
The committee adopted revisions to Board Governance Policy 2.12 to standardize audit independence and handling of privileged information; public speakers warned the changes could be used to limit public access to records.
The Long Range Planning Committee approved revisions to Board Governance Policy 2.12, which the Office of Accountability and Efficiency said will strengthen the independence of the district’s audit function and standardize procedures for handling privileged information.
Matt Chase of the Office of Accountability and Efficiency told the committee the changes were drafted in collaboration with board legal counsel and the Office of Board Governance. “The intent really is to further the independence of the…
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