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Ron Maupin, Director

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Internal Audit's Services

Internal control (Reviews/Audits)

  • Determine whether a unit is conducting its financial and/or business processes under an adequate system of internal controls, as required by department policy and guidelines and good business practice.

Compliance(Reviews/Audits)

  • Determine the adequacy of a unit's system(s) designed to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and external requirements.
  • Examples of external requirements include federal and state laws, regulations, and grant terms.
  • Audit recommendations typically address the need for improvements in procedures and controls intended to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Financial(Reviews/Audits)

  • Address the accounting for, and reporting of, financial transactions, including commitments, authorizations, and receipt and disbursement of funds.
  • The purpose of this type of audit is to verify that sufficient controls exist over assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures and that there are adequate controls over the acquisition and use of resources.

Investigative (Reviews/Audits)

  • These reviews focus on alleged violations of laws or department policies and procedures that may result in disciplinary action or prosecution.
  • Allegations of theft or misuse of state assets, white-collar crime, and conflicts of interest are examples of issues addressed by investigative audits.