Authority Meeting | Art Institute Authority - May 19, 2026

The Wayne County Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily discussing administrative and oversight matters related to the Art Institute Authority (DIA). Key procurement-related topics included the review and approval of the engagement letter for Alan C. Young and Associates to conduct the year-end audit for December 31, 2025. The commission discussed the audit process, including the agreed-upon procedures review by Plante Moran, which examined service agreement compliance and program spending. Questions were raised about specific expenditures, such as bus subsidies for school programs, and the commission emphasized the need for clarity and transparency in financial reporting. The commission also addressed scheduling future meetings to approve the audit by the state-mandated deadline of June 30, 2026, setting tentative dates for June 3 and a contingency meeting on June 16. Additionally, the commission discussed public comments regarding a museum exhibit and the protocol for responding to such inquiries. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.