To provide professional quality independent internal audit services to City Departments/Agencies in order to promote financial accountability; efficiency and effectiveness of operations and programs; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards.
Audit Process
Planning
Gain an understanding of the organization's mission, goals and processes; and research relevant laws and regulations.
Notification
Notify the department of the upcoming audit and its purpose.
Opening Meeting
Discuss and formulate audit objectives.
Fieldwork
Perform analytical procedures and tests of selected transactions, as well as interview department personnel.
Report Drafting
Present draft audit report and recommendations for discussion.
Management Response
Request management responses to recommendations and incorporate responses into draft report.
Closing Meeting
Provide an opportunity to discuss the draft report and recommendations prior to final report issuance.
Finalize Audit Report
Issue final audit report.
Follow Up
Review status of management's action plans within one year after final report issuance, if applicable.
These audits examine the use of resources to determine if resources are being used in the most effective and efficient manner to fulfill the City's mission and objectives.
Financial Audits
These audits review accounting and financial transactions.
Compliance Audits
The review of both financial and operating controls and transactions to see how well they conform with established laws, standards, regulations and procedures.
Performance (Program) Audits
Designed to determine whether government program and activities are meeting stated goals and objectives.
Information Systems (IS) Audits
These audits review the internal control environment of automated information processing systems and how people use these systems. These audits may review existing, as well as, developing systems.
Reports
To obtain copies of the entire report, you may contact our Office between 8:00am and 4:30pm or send a written request to Department of Internal Audit, 22 Lincoln Street, 6th Floor, Hampton, Virginia 23669. Our telephone number is (757) 727-6131. Our fax number is (757) 727-6132.