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Audit finds weak policies, record-keeping and costly legal practices at Private Investigative and Security Board
Summary
A legislatively ordered performance audit found the Private Investigative and Security Board lacked documented policies and procedures, maintained incomplete licensing records and minutes, and spent roughly $275,000 on private legal contracts that could be reduced by using the Attorney General's Office; the board has agreed to implement Green Book controls and other recommendations.
A performance audit of the North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board (NDPISB) identified multiple operational weaknesses, including missing documentation, licensing backlogs and avoidable legal costs, auditors told the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee.
The audit, ordered by Senate Bill 2051 and covering Jan. 1, 2019 through June 30, 2025, concluded the board lacked documented policies and internal controls, relied on historical motions and recollection rather than written procedures, and was six years behind in filing required audits or financial reviews. "There are no…
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