Leigh Bailey

The committee reviewed the fiscal year 2025 financial reporting audit, noting a positive outcome with no material weaknesses. Updates were provided on the status of Management Action Plans and internal audits regarding design-build project payments and the timeliness and proficiency of the procurement process. The compliance division presented a summary of investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as the results of subrecipient audits for regional planning commissions and the status of outstanding action items.

The agenda includes a safety briefing, a status update from the Compliance Division covering investigations and metrics, and an update from the Internal Audit Division regarding internal audit reports on multiple use agreements and construction change order price justifications. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters and the evaluation and duties of the chief audit and compliance officer.

The meeting included a review of the Compliance Division's quarterly investigations, which involved fraud, waste, abuse, and EEO cases, along with an overview of performance metrics. The Internal Audit Division presented findings on Multiple Use Agreements, noting issues with tracking, oversight, and maintenance, as well as a report on Construction Change Order Price Justification, highlighting needs for better documentation of verbal approvals and price substantiation. An executive session was held to discuss legal and personnel matters, and the meeting concluded with a look ahead to future subcommittee scheduling.

The meeting included a presentation on Greer Building safety. The Compliance Division reported on investigation statistics, including open and closed cases categorized by allegations such as misappropriation, misuse of state resources, and workplace issues, alongside division performance metrics. The Internal Audit Division presented audits concerning Multiple Use Agreements, highlighting concerns with tracking, oversight, and inspection documentation, as well as an audit on construction change order price justifications, specifically noting issues with verbal approval documentation and pricing support. The subcommittee also reviewed internal audit performance metrics and conducted an executive session.

The commission meeting agenda includes a safety briefing, opening comments from leadership, and consideration of contracts for highway construction, maintenance, and building rehabilitation. Discussion topics include a digital delivery initiative, the award of grant funding for aviation and public transportation, and the promulgation of administrative rules regarding employment practices, public donations, and contract claim procedures. Furthermore, the commission will address eminent domain proceedings, routine minute orders covering department donations, real estate dispositions, compliance reports, toll facility funding, and the establishment of speed zones. An executive session will be held for legal consultation.