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Commissioners weigh independence and composition of proposed external audit committee for Winston‑Salem/Forsyth schools
Summary
Forsyth County commissioners discussed the school system’s proposed audit committee policy, focusing on committee independence, who should vet applicants and whether the International Institute of Auditors (IIA) or county staff should assist. Commissioners asked staff to follow up and invited the county’s internal audit manager to brief the board.
At an Oct. 6 briefing, Forsyth County commissioners discussed a proposed audit committee for Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools intended to strengthen financial oversight and public trust.
The proposal presented to commissioners would create an audit committee with five voting community members appointed by the school board, one voting member appointed by the superintendent, one voting member appointed by the county commission and two nonvoting school system representatives (including the finance officer and…
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