08-11-26 Fiscal Transparency & Accountability AD-HOC Subcommittee Meeting

The County of San Diego's Fiscal Transparency & Accountability Ad-Hoc Subcommittee convened on August 11, 2026, to discuss improvements in contract oversight, airport leasing revenue, cooperative contracting, and insourcing of clinical services. A key focus was the presentation of an external audit assessing internal controls over procurement and contract monitoring, which recommended establishing a centralized contract monitoring governance structure to enhance accountability and risk management without altering departmental contract administration responsibilities. The subcommittee also received a detailed briefing on the county's airport leasing portfolio, highlighting over $15 million in annual revenue and ongoing efforts to expedite lease renewals and develop new lease opportunities, including a forthcoming RFP for 70 acres at Gillespie Field. Additionally, staff presented an evaluation of high-spend cooperative contracts, aiming to optimize value and increase small local business participation through a standardized due diligence process. Finally, the Health and Human Services Agency proposed insourcing two clinical service contracts to improve continuity of care and fiscal sustainability. The subcommittee requested staff to develop an implementation plan for strengthening contract monitoring and to report progress within 90 days, emphasizing enhanced oversight, accountability, and stewardship of public funds.