Meeting_Body
FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
MAY 15, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: MANAGEMENT AUDIT SERVICES FY 2019 THIRD QUARTER REPORT
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the third quarter report of Management Audit Services (Management Audit) for the period ending March 31, 2019.
Issue
ISSUE
Management Audit must provide a quarterly activity report to the Finance, Budget and Audit Committee which includes information on: completed audits, audits that are in progress, our follow-up activities and any other pertinent matters.
Background
BACKGROUND
At its January 2005 meeting, the Board designated the Executive Management and Audit Committee (EMAC) as their audit committee. The EMAC requested a quarterly report from Management Audit on its audit activities. In July 2011, the audit responsibilities were transferred to the Finance, Budget and Audit Committee. This report fulfills the requirement for the third quarter of FY 2019.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Management Audit provides audit support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and his executive management team. The audits we perform are categorized as either internal or external. Internal audits evaluate the processes and controls within the agency. External audits analyze contractors, cities or non-profit organizations that we conduct business with or receive Metro funds.
There are four groups in Management Audit: Performance Audit, Contract Pre-Award Audit, Incurred Cost Audit and Audit Support and Research Services. Performance Audit is primarily responsible for all audits for Operations, Finance and Administration, Planning and Development, Program Management, Information Technology, Communications, Risk, Safety and Asset Management and Executive Office. Contract Pre-Award and Incurred Cost Audit are responsible for external audits in Planning and Development, Program Management and Vendor/Contract Management. All of these units provide ...
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