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15 <br /> Slide #20 <br /> Questions & Comments <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Thank You for the Opportunity to Serve <br /> Commissioner Carter asked what the process is for the Board to receive updates on the <br /> progress of the corrective actions in the audit. <br /> Gary Donaldson said he can provide regular updates to the Board. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said asked for the reason behind the contract amendment. <br /> LeAnn Bagasala said it is a combination of several things, but ultimately the audit team <br /> had to dedicate additional time above and beyond the initial contract. <br /> Chair Bedford said for the 24'h consecutive year, Orange County was awarded the <br /> Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the for fiscal year 2023, as <br /> well as the Distinguished Budget Presentation for the 32nd year in a row for the 2024 Budget <br /> Document. She congratulated the Finance and Budget offices for those accomplishments. She <br /> said there is a nice list of all the federal dollars Orange County receives as well as a list of funds <br /> that are directly provided to residents in the packet. She asked for clarification on what the <br /> money in the Library Development Fund can go toward. <br /> Gary Donaldson said the permissible use for that money is general and would cover <br /> most capital and operating expenses for the library. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> approve the Audit Services Contract Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024 audit services. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> None. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Project Management Options for School Construction <br /> The Board continued discussion on how to approach project management for school projects <br /> and provided direction to staff. <br /> BACKGROUND: Over the past two years, the County has developed a plan to fund the <br /> construction of new and renovated school facilities through the passage of the bond <br /> referendum. During this planning period, the School Capital Needs Workgroup and Board <br /> members have identified the importance of project management in successfully completing <br />