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Committee tables hiring of independent auditor for LCUAS pending bylaws and licensing review

Unspecified Committee · January 20, 2026

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Summary

The committee voted to table consideration of hiring an independent auditor to examine LCUAS after members raised concerns about CPA licensing and possible conflicts with the organizationbylaws; the item was moved to a special-call meeting on Friday, Jan. 23.

Unidentified Speaker 2 (Unidentified participant) reopened discussion of an item described as "possible action on contracting independent auditor to audit LCUAS and any matters related thereto." The committee did not vote to hire an auditor; instead, members voted to table the item and schedule a special-call meeting for Friday, Jan. 23.

Why it matters: The body paused the procurement process after members raised questions about who is eligible to serve as auditor and about costs. Those unresolved issues will determine which firms can be considered and whether any candidate meets the organizationbylaws.

During the resumed discussion, Speaker 3 said the panel needed "a proposal in from Mr. Hall," and Speaker 1 emphasized licensing requirements, stating the audit should be performed by "that charity CPA via duly licensed or certified public accountant in the state of Texas." Speaker 2 said additional time was likely required to solicit proposals, noting that some financial estimates were higher than expected and that "one of the auditors potentially can practice in the state of Texas, but our LCOIS bylaws have different language," a discrepancy that could complicate hiring.

After those concerns were raised, Speaker 1 moved to table the matter "for a special call meeting on Friday, January 23." A second was recorded, Speaker 2 called the vote, members answered "Aye," and Speaker 2 announced, "Motion carries." The committee therefore postponed any further action on selecting or contracting an independent auditor until that special-call session.

The meeting ended after the committee moved and voted to adjourn.

What remains: The record shows three discrete follow-ups needed before the special-call meeting: (1) a written proposal from Mr. Hall, (2) clarification about which auditors meet the stated licensing requirement in Texas and whether bylaws language restricts eligibility, and (3) updated cost estimates from potential audit firms. The special-call meeting on Jan. 23 will reopen the item for action.