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Audit Questions and Answers
When will audits be available on the City’s
Web site?
The audits completed since the City Council
created the Audit and Finance Committee (November
2006) will be posted on the City’s Web site within
the next 30 days (as of Feb. 16) and will be posted
on an on-going basis as they are completed and
finalized by the Internal Auditor’s Office.
What is the responsibility of the City Auditor’s
Office?
The City Auditor reports directly to the City
Council as approved by the voters in 2006. The City
Auditor conducts audits of the operation of all City
departments and reports audit results to the Council
Audit and Finance Committee and to the public.
What is a performance audit?
Performance audits provide information to improve
program operations and facilitate decision making by
parties with responsibility to oversee or initiate
corrective action, and improve public
accountability.
What is an internal audit?
The Institute of Internal Auditing
defines
internal auditing as "an independent, objective
assurance and consulting activity designed to add
value and improve an organization’s operations. It
helps an organization accomplish its objectives by
bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes."
What occurs after an audit?
A report is issued to the Audit and Finance
Committee, City Manager and the Department being
reviewed making recommendations. A follow-up audit
may be performed, in about 9-12 months after the
first audit report is issued, to determine if
management has complied with the report
recommendations.
"What" at the City of Mesa does
the City Auditor’s Office audit?
Any City department, office, activity, function,
program, operation, or computer system is subject to
being audited. Audit topics are identified and
selected using a risk-based approach. Audit topics
are selected annually, and will be approved by the
City's Audit and Finance Committee and/or the City
Council.
What is the role of the City
Auditor’s Office?
The Internal Auditor’s Office provides the City
Council an independent, objective, and comprehensive
auditing program of City operations; advances
accountability through the provision of assurance
and advisory services; and actively works with the
City Manager in identifying risks, evaluating
controls, and making recommendations that promote
economical, efficient, and effective delivery of
City services.
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