Audit Committee to pilot external Executive Risk Assessment; Commissioners approve trial
Davis County Audit Committee approved a trial external Executive Risk Assessment to preserve auditor independence; the $2,500 contract will be funded from salary savings and is expected to run 20–30 hours with a candidate who previously served in the State Auditor's office.
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The Davis County Audit Committee voted May 19 to pilot an external Executive Risk Assessment after members raised concerns about internal-audit independence. Controller Scott Parke recommended contracting the work to avoid situations in which staff would audit their own work, specifically citing his involvement with the Treasurer on a tax audit that would compromise independence.
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