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Audit Oversight Committee

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The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee provides oversight of the independent internal audit function, ensuring independence and objectivity in the audit process to promote transparency and accountability to the public.

Committee Purpose

  • Ensure independence of the internal audit function
  • Review audit plans and reports
  • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations
  • Provide guidance on audit priorities
  • Maintain public accountability
Current Members (Effective January 1, 2025)

Member: Tanja Christine Boyd-Witherspoon  
Role: Chairperson

Appointing Authority: Chairman of DeKalb Delegation to State Senate

Term End: Dec. 31, 2025

Member: Michael Lopata  
Role: Member

Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners

Term End: Dec. 31, 2026

Member: Petrina Bloodworth  
Role: Member

Appointing Authority: Board of Commissioners

Term End: Dec. 31, 2029

*Term has ended but member serves until replacement is appointed.

Member: Adrienne McMillon  
Role: Vice Chairperson

Appointing Authority: Chairman of DeKalb Delegation to State Senate

Term End: Dec. 31, 2027

Member: Lisa Earls*  
Role: Member
Appointing 
Authority: Chief Executive Officer

Term End: Dec. 31, 2023

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Meeting Information

Meetings are held regularly throughout the year. All meetings are open to the public.

Recent Meeting Materials

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