Executive director reports audit underway, seeks payment protocols and local bookkeeping options

Mark, the executive director, told the board that an audit is underway and is expected to be finished by the end of the month; he said auditors will help the board design an approval system for processing payments and account access. "Our audit is underway. It is supposed to be finished by the end of the month," Mark said, and he promised to explain recommended payment protocols at the next meeting.

Mark also reported procurement work: one bookkeeping RFP from Maryland had responded so far, staff will continue outreach to local firms, proposals for IT and ransomware protections are under review, and county-provided insurance under an IGA may be extended while new options are evaluated. He said staff will circulate recommended protocols and vendor proposals for board consideration.