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Board approves independent risk‑assessment contract and directs staff to present top‑three bidders for forensic audit
Summary
Supervisors approved a contract with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP for an independent risk assessment to update the FY25–26 audit plan. Board members pressed for more visibility into the separate board‑directed forensic audit and directed staff to bring the top three recommended audit firms to the board rather than continue negotiations alone.
The board unanimously approved a contract under Internal Audit with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP to perform an independent risk assessment and update the fiscal year 2025–26 audit plan, incorporating audits of high‑risk areas to inform the FY2026–27 audit plan. The clerk described the item as an all‑district action and the motion carried.
During discussion supervisors raised questions about the board‑directed forensic audit process. County staff said the RFP for the board‑directed forensic audit was released June 27; 10 firms responded by the July 18 due date; an evaluation committee of three department heads and two audit oversight members completed scoring and finalized results Sept. 9; the county then entered negotiations with the highest‑scoring firm and is negotiating exceptions raised by that bidder.
Supervisors requested greater board involvement and said they wanted to see the proposals and the top recommended firms before staff completes negotiations. Supervisor Nguyen specifically asked that the board be allowed to review proposals rather than allowing negotiations to proceed without board review. Supervisors asked staff to return with the top three recommended auditors to allow a board selection rather than continuing negotiations, and staff agreed to bring the top three.
Why it matters: The independent risk assessment will shape the county’s audit priorities for the next fiscal cycle. The board’s directive to see the top three forensic audit bidders reflects a desire for direct oversight of a high‑profile, board‑directed inquiry.
