# 2026-10-27 Board of Education's Audit Committee

The PPS Board of Education Audit Committee meeting, held October 28, 2026 (the title identifies it as the October 27 committee meeting), covered the bond audit, audit oversight, and district financial reporting. The planned update on the bond audit recommendation to hire an external construction auditor was postponed because the RISE representative was absent. Staff said the work is underway: the district is developing the scope for an RFP in coordination with the Office of Internal Performance Audit (OIPA), and management is identified in a memo as responsible for the contract. OIPA’s director said she would clarify her role and follow up with staff. Committee members supported scheduling a special November meeting focused on the bond audit and its recommendations. No contract award or procurement vote was reported.

OIPA plans to develop a position description for an additional auditor with capital-delivery and bond-program expertise, share it with the committee for input before posting, and seek input from the Bond Accountability Committee; the stated goal is to fill the role by year-end. The committee also discussed follow-up on outstanding audit recommendations, including an expectation that OIPA track recommendations from external audits, and possible audit-policy revisions. Members agreed to arrange financial-statement training, with a special meeting or virtual options discussed. Staff targeted December 17 for presenting the annual comprehensive financial report and single audit. A public commenter raised concerns about Native education displacement connected to Jefferson’s bond-related changes. No procurement award or spending motion was recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [2026-10-27 Board of Education's Audit Committee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y08divelF5k) - PPS Board of Education