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September Newsletter

Administrative Matters
Internal Audit Department

  INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

Organization No. 733

Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-08

 

Elizabeth Henry,

Internal Auditor

 

MISSION , GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES

(Must be aligned with Campus Improvement Plan and Needs Assessments)

 

Mission :   To support the Board of Trustees and administration in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.  Using our knowledge and professional judgement, we will provide an independent appraisal of the district’s financial, operational, and control activities.  We will provide analyses, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed.

 

Goals:

1.      Direct and continue to improve the technical and administrative functions of the Internal Audit Department.

2.      Develop an Annual Audit Plan for anticipated audit coverage for the upcoming fiscal year.  Present Audit Plan for approval to Board of Trustees and Administration.

3.      Conduct audits in accordance with the Audit Plan.  Audit types will include compliance, operational, financial, efficiency and effectiveness audits.

4.      Identify opportunities to improve operation performance and recommend solutions to problems where appropriate.

5.      Recommend improvement of management and internal controls designed to safeguard district resources.

6.      Perform and report on special reviews as may be requested by the Board of Trustees, Superintendent of Schools, Administration, or others (i.e. TEA, School Attorney, State Auditor, etc.)

7.      Coordinate audit efforts with the external auditors.

8.      Provide training to district personnel to promote an understanding of adherence to policies, laws and regulations and application of internal controls to district operations.

9.      Stay current with school district operations and audit functions by means of continued professional education.

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