The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  D. Office of The Chief Auditor  
1. D-1. Review of the Office of the General Counsel
June 06, 2006
Status: Pending
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Receive the Review of the Office of the General Counsel.

In accordance with the Office of the Chief Auditor’s Audit Plan for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, S. Davis & Associates, P.A. was engaged to perform a review of the Office of General Counsel within the School Board of Broward County (SBBC).  S. Davis & Associates, P.A.’s staff performed the agreed-upon procedures and have provided audit recommendations relating to strengthening operations in the area of monitoring and evaluating outside attorneys and reporting requirements of the Office of the General Counsel.  This report is intended to be used as a resource tool for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s May 4, 2006 meeting.


The source of funds for the Audit is the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor.  The Audit fee paid to S. Davis & Associates, for performing the audit report was $32,000.  




Requested Action
Receive the Review of the Office of the General Counsel.


Summary
In accordance with the Office of the Chief Auditor’s Audit Plan for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, S. Davis & Associates, P.A. was engaged to perform a review of the Office of General Counsel within the School Board of Broward County (SBBC).  S. Davis & Associates, P.A.’s staff performed the agreed-upon procedures and have provided audit recommendations relating to strengthening operations in the area of monitoring and evaluating outside attorneys and reporting requirements of the Office of the General Counsel.  This report is intended to be used as a resource tool for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s May 4, 2006 meeting.


Financial Impact
The source of funds for the Audit is the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor.  The Audit fee paid to S. Davis & Associates, for performing the audit report was $32,000.  



Source of Additional Information
Pat Reilly 754 321-8300



Associated File Attachments
General Counsel (Files)  
ExecutedARF (Files)