File #: 2018-0169   
Type: Informational Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/30/2018 In control: Finance, Budget and Audit Committee
On agenda: 5/16/2018 Final action:
Title: RECEIVE AND FILE the third quarter report of Management Audit Services (Management Audit) for the period ending March 31, 2018.
Sponsors: Finance, Budget and Audit Committee
Indexes: Audit, Budget, Budgeting, Contracts, Evaluation and assessment, Informational Report, Program management, Research
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - FY18 Third Quarter Report
Related files: 2018-0685, 2018-0501
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FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
MAY 16, 2018


Subject
SUBJECT: MANAGEMENT AUDIT SERVICES FY 2018 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, 2018.

Issue
ISSUE

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 2018.

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 assurance to the public that internal processes are efficiently, economically, effectively, ethically, and equitably performed by conducting audits of program effectiveness and results, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and compliance. Audit Suppor...

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