A. Forensic Audit Review 1. Analyze the Forensic Audit Report prepared by the Weaver Audit Firm with a focus on compliance, legal liabilities, financial mismanagement, and handling of RMDF funds. 2. Evaluate findings and recommendations for legal sufficiency and alignment with California laws and ASCIP policies. 3. Prepare a comprehensive legal memorandum summarizing the analysis, legal implications, and recommended actions. B. Review of Legal Opinion by AALRR 1. Examine the legal opinion for accuracy and validity of legal conclusions. 2. Assess interpretations of relevant statutes, regulatory applications, and consistency with ASCIP agreements. 3. Identify legal conflicts or gaps and draft a response or supplementary analysis. C. Stakeholder Interviews and Fact-Finding 1. Conduct interviews with: • Past and current chancellors. • Current and past members of the Board of Trustees. • District employees familiar with RMDF and ASCIP operations. • ASCIP leadership responsible for rebate management. 2. Document findings and assess testimony for indications of mismanagement or non-compliance. D. Final Report and Recommendations 1. Compile a comprehensive final report that includes: • Summary of forensic audit findings and legal analysis. • Critique of the legal opinion. • Testimony and findings from stakeholder interviews. • Identification of legal risks, non-compliance, and potential liabilities. 2. Provide strategic recommendations for corrective actions, compliance improvements, and governance enhancements. 3. Present findings to the Board of Trustees in a closed session if requested, and is in connection with potential litigation.
