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County commissioners approve RFQ to launch forensic audit of Memphis‑Shelby County Schools
Summary
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an RFQ or single‑source process to hire certified public accountants to perform a forensic financial audit of Memphis‑Shelby County Schools, directing county administrators to begin vendor selection and setting a March 31, 2025 engagement target.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an RFQ or single‑source process to hire certified public accountants to perform a forensic financial audit of Memphis‑Shelby County Schools (MSCS). The commission authorized up to $50,000 from commission contingency funds to begin the effort and accepted an amendment to allow a single‑source hire option and to target engagement by March 31, 2025.
Why it matters: Commissioners and dozens of citizens said the audit is needed to restore public confidence and to identify whether public school dollars were spent appropriately. Public commenters described alleged waste and favored an independent review; commissioners said the RFQ could be a first step toward greater financial transparency even though the county’s authority over the school system is limited.
The resolution (Item 28) was introduced from the Budget & Finance Committee…
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