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Board reviews forensic-audit proposals, schedules special meeting to decide
Summary
District staff presented three forensic-audit proposals. Board members asked for a special meeting (remote evening preferred) to review proposals, consider staff workload and audit timelines, and choose a vendor; no vendor was selected in open session.
District staff presented three forensic-audit proposals and board members discussed timing, staff burden, and the need to resolve the question promptly.
"What we have is the proposal that we've received," said district staff during the meeting, noting staff member Blake had assisted in gathering the submissions. Board members said a special meeting was the appropriate forum to select a proposal so the board could take action; they repeatedly asked for a remote evening option to increase availability for members and the public.
Why it matters: Commenters and several board members cited concerns about recent audit irregularities and requested a forensic audit before major financial or property decisions. Board members said they want a special meeting from which they can vote to authorize a contract, while being mindful of staff capacity and the upcoming annual audit timeline.
Board members discussed scheduling: staff (Candace/Blake) agreed to coordinate and reach out to board members about an available remote evening for a special meeting. Several trustees emphasized not overburdening staff given the fiscal-year audit timeline; others said moving quickly would restore public confidence.
Ending: The board did not select a proposal in open session. Board staff will circulate dates and the three proposals for a special meeting where the board can vote on a vendor and scope.
