It is inappropriate for a former mayor to serve on an audit committee

On Monday, Hyattsville’s city council is schedule to vote on appointing former mayor Candace Bacchus Hollingsworth¹ to the city audit committee.

This is inappropriate.

In auditing, there’s something known as a “self-review threat.” Basically, if you do or contribute to the work that you later audit, or oversee, there’s a strong risk that you won’t be impar…