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Board approves independent risk assessment contract, directs staff to bring top three forensic‑audit bidders

Orange County Board of Supervisors · September 23, 2025
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Summary

The board authorized a contract with Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP for an independent risk assessment to update the FY25‑26 audit plan and instructed staff to return with the top three forensic‑audit proposals after evaluations raised concerns about a top bidder's use of artificial intelligence.

The board authorized the county procurement officer to execute a contract with Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP to perform an independent risk assessment and update the fiscal‑year 2025‑26 audit plan. County staff said the contract will help the county identify high‑risk audit areas and will inform the FY26‑27 audit plan.

A department representative explained the status of a separate, board‑directed forensic audit: the county released a…

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