Audits will be conducted in accordance with professional industry standards informed by the applicable provisions of Global Internal Audit Standards and/or Government Auditing Standards (Standards). The application of these standards will be documented in an Audit Operations Manual.
The Office of Audit Services strives to:
- Operate with integrity
- Demonstrate competence and due professional care
- Be objective and free from undue influence (independent)
- Align with the strategies, objectives, and risks of the City
- Demonstrate quality and continuous improvement
- Communicate effectively
- Be insightful, proactive, and future-focused
- Promote organizational improvement