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Board receives ARPA-funded contracts risk assessment, directs follow-up and audits
Summary
Internal Audit presented a risk assessment of ARPA-funded contracts and the board voted to receive and file the report, asking staff to implement outstanding recommendations and to proceed with forensic follow-ups where appropriate.
The board received and filed an internal-audit report assessing risks in Orange County’s use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and related contracts. Internal Audit director presented findings and recommendations aimed at improving transparency, procurement controls and contract oversight.
Supervisors praised the audit work and noted that many recommendations had already been partially implemented. Several board members requested that outstanding items be completed and that particular lines of inquiry (including referrals tied to prior investigations involving a former supervisor) be followed with forensic auditing where warranted. The CEO’s office told the board some recommendations are timing-related and that departments will continue implementing remaining items, working jointly with Internal Audit.
The board moved to accept the report, direct staff to implement remaining recommendations, and continue coordination with the audit office and procurement teams; the motion carried unanimously.
