Audit Committee Meeting | October 20, 2026

Buncombe County Government Audit Committee meeting, October 20, 2026: The committee approved its proposed 2027 meeting calendar and authorized staff to revise the internal audit charter to reflect the shift from an in-house audit department to outsourced audit services, with programmatic and contract support handled through Finance. The charter revisions are expected to return for further review at a future meeting. Baker Tilly is conducting the internal audit risk assessment and developing a proposed audit plan; Mald and Jenkins received a draft of the county’s financial statements for review. These are ongoing professional-services engagements, but the meeting included no new contract award, procurement approval, or spending amount.

The committee discussed audit progress and a potential finding involving differences between HHS program time sheets and county time cards, as well as the need to examine root causes and follow up on corrective action. Members also discussed audit documentation and oversight, committee appointments, and the December meeting schedule. No contract numbers or vendor fees were stated.