City of Jackson, TN July 7, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting

The City of Jackson, TN Audit Committee met on July 7, 2026, to discuss ongoing audit activities and procurement related to establishing an internal auditor position. The committee reviewed updates on the ethics suite platform vendor responses and the plan of correction for audit findings, including interfund balance issues from FY24. They interviewed candidates for the internal auditor role, deciding to move forward with one candidate and reopen the position to attract more qualified applicants. The committee also discussed drafting an RFP for audit-related services, emphasizing the need to define baseline requirements and potential add-ons to manage costs effectively. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but action items include finalizing the RFP language and scheduling further candidate interviews.