Fort Smith Board interviews two finalists for internal audit director; schedules executive-session follow-up

The Fort Smith Board of Directors interviewed two finalists for director of internal audit at a special meeting on Aug. 7, 2025, and moved into executive session for candidate review. The board later voted to schedule a special executive session following a study session on Tuesday to consider an offer of employment.

The interviews were conducted with the city's audit advisory committee present. The committee introduced itself and questioned each candidate on audit experience, risk assessment, process reviews, staff oversight and plans for the first 90 days on the job.

James Carter, an applicant who said he currently lives in Little Rock and has worked in audit for nearly 20 years, described experience from military finance roles to positions with title companies and state government. Carter…