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Board orders staff to solicit third-party performance-audit proposals amid divided views
Summary
Board members voted to include a requirement that administration solicit proposals for a third-party performance audit to examine district operations and identify potential savings; proponents argued outside review could find efficiencies, opponents warned about unknown costs.
During budget amendments, a motion to require administration to pursue a third-party performance audit passed after debate about scope and likely cost. One board member summarized the vote condition: "If you vote yes, performance audit is being asked for. If you vote no, then you do not feel performance audit is being asked for." (board president).
Supporters said a third-party review could surface systemic efficiencies and validate internal findings; opponents raised two concerns: (1) cost is uncertain and could be material, and (2) staff already conduct internal reviews and some vendors cost more than in-house expertise. Board members recommended the business manager gather multiple options and price quotes; whoever is recommended would still require a later vote by the board before contracting.
The amendment passed on a roll call; administration was directed to return recommended vendors, expected scope alternatives and cost estimates for board approval.
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