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Charter review committee backs independent internal audit office and oversight panel
Summary
The committee proposed creating an independent internal auditor with guaranteed annual funding and a five‑member audit oversight committee (including mayor, mayor pro tem, finance chair, and two at‑large auditing experts) to improve transparency and follow up on audit findings; members discussed safeguards to protect auditor independence.
The Augusta‑Richmond County Charter Review Committee recommended creating an independent internal audit function in the charter, including guaranteed annual funding and an audit oversight committee to review audit plans and protect the office from political interference.
Clarence Lee Powell, chairman of the finance subcommittee, told the meeting the committee had unanimously adopted recommendations to establish an independent audit office and oversight committee to “help rebuild trust between the government and its citizens.” Powell said the internal auditor would have authority to conduct financial and performance audits of all departments, offices,…
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