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Board rejects proposal for independent climate survey of internal audit after staff, auditors defend unit
Summary
The School Board of Broward County voted 1–8 to reject a proposal to order an independent climate survey of the district—s internal audit department after audit staff publicly defended their work and urged the board to rely on existing review processes.
The School Board of Broward County voted 1–8 to reject a boardmember proposal to order an independent climate survey of the district—s internal audit department. The motion, introduced by Board member Jeff Holness, followed months of dispute over anonymous complaints about the office and an open letter the district—s auditors submitted to the board defending their work.
Why it mattered: The item became one of the most contentious at the September 16 meeting. Proponents said the anonymous letter raised concerns sufficient to justify an independent review; opponents argued the auditors— signed letter — and the lack of specific, substantiated complaints — made the proposal unnecessary and potentially harmful to…
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