Need due to recent audit findings, new requirements
Caleb Daniel
caleb@press-herald.com
In response to increased requirements from the legislative auditor, as well as findings from recent audits, the Webster Parish School Board has created a new purchasing agent/internal auditor position.
The position, approved by the board at the April 23 meeting, will report to Crevonne Odom, director of business and finance. Odom said new state requirements created a need for a position dedicated to fulfilling them.
“The Louisiana legislative auditor has handed down stricter rules as far as how we go about purchasing,” she said.
“We have to keep up with more things now, so it’s a little more time-consuming. And if we don’t have policies and…
