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Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Accountability Committee met to discuss an audit request for the Jefferson County Corrections Department, focusing on inmate release and classification processes. May Porter from Internal Audit presented details about a proposed resolution to conduct a comprehensive review of corrections procedures. The meeting resulted in moving the resolution forward for further consideration by the full Metro Council.

Key Decisions

  • Corrections Department Audit Resolution Recommended for Approval (Not Final)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. May Porter, Internal Audit
    Discussion Item

    May Porter, Internal Audit, spoke to the item, gave a presentation, and distributed a handout which was referenced for both items on the agenda (see attached).

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE RELEASE AND IN-CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION MOVEMENT OF INMATES.
    Resolution
    Action: free form Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution and proposed amendment be brought to the floor for discussion. The motion to bring to the floor for discussion carried without objection. (NOTE: The proposed amendment as documented in attachment labeled "R-062-17 PROPOSED FAM 060817 Internal Audit Request of Corrections CM James" was on the floor at the June 8, 2017 Metro Council meeting when the motion to refer the Resolution to the Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee was adopted.) May Porter, Internal Audit, spoke to the item, gave a presentation, and distributed a handout which was referenced for both items on the agenda (see attached). The motion to amend failed by a voice vote. The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business since the vote was not unanimous.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on June 22, 2017.

  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  9. R-062-17 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE RELEASE AND IN-CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION MOVEMENT OF INMATES.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval
  10. R-062-17 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE RELEASE AND IN-CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION MOVEMENT OF INMATES.
    Resolution
    Action: free form
  11. Clerk

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  13. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member David James (D-6) and Council Member Marianne Butler (D-15)