Blount County Audit Committee | 06-18-26

The Blount County Audit Committee held a meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily to review the county's recent audit findings and reports. The auditors presented the 2025 audit results, noting an unmodified opinion indicating no material misstatements. Key procurement-related issues discussed included findings on surplus property disposal procedures and the competitive bidding process for school transportation contracts, which totaled over $7 million and raised questions about compliance with the county's procurement statutes. The committee approved the audit report and postponed the election of the chair and vice chair to the next meeting. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were directly approved during this session.