Preparing Public Sector Auditors for Today’s Terrain1Join us for a dynamic virtual symposium specifically designed for the public sector auditor. Attendees will learn about emerging risks in 2020, discover how to re-brand their internal audit function to increase organizational value, and receive critical Code of Ethics training. REGISTER TODAY1https://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Style%20Library/Images/PS-Virtual-Symposium-780-350.pnghttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Lists/HomepageSlider/DispForm.aspx?ID=15Preparing Public Sector Auditors for Today’s Terrain
Knowledge Brief1This knowledge brief discusses the vital importance of strategic public assets (SPAs). It points to the role of internal audit within public sector entities that are responsible for cross or inter-government response and recovery of SPAs in the event of natural or man-made disasters or threats to the operations of SPAs.LEARN MORE1https://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Style%20Library/Images/PSAC-STRATEGIC-780-350.pnghttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Lists/HomepageSlider/DispForm.aspx?ID=7Knowledge Brief
Purchasing Card Audits—Best Strategies for Internal Audit1Organizations benefit from Purchasing Card (P Card) usage, but card fraud is a real risk. For optimal P-Card program success, effective and efficient controls that do not hamper card usage are critical.REGISTER TODAY0https://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Style%20Library/Images/PCARD-EW-780-350.pnghttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Lists/HomepageSlider/DispForm.aspx?ID=6Purchasing Card Audits—Best Strategies for Internal Audit
Knowledge Brief1Public sector auditors must maintain independence and objectivity in order to uphold the integrity of the role they play for the public good. It comes down to a balancing act between staying involved and engaged and staying independent.LEARN MORE1https://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Style%20Library/Images/PSAC-AUDITOR-INDEPENDANCE-780-350.pnghttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/Lists/HomepageSlider/DispForm.aspx?ID=8Knowledge Brief

 

 

Oversight and Audit Committee Restored<p>​Richard Chambers, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors commended the Mayor and City Commission of Brownsville, TX on the recent, unanimous vote to restore the city’s Oversight and Audit Committee.<br></p><img alt="Oversight and Audit Committee Restored" src="/centers/psac/news/PublishingImages/AUDIT-COMM-85-100-3.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />8/8/2019 4:00:00 AMhttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/news/Pages/oversight-and-audit-committee-restored.aspxOversight and Audit Committee Restored
Meeting Cybersecurity Challenges: Public Sector Focus<p>​2019 Pulse of Internal Audit survey respondents report slow progress in building IT and cyber skills among their staffs.<br></p><img alt="Meeting Cybersecurity Challenges: Public Sector Focus" src="/centers/psac/news/PublishingImages/PC-Padlock-85-100.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />7/10/2019 4:00:00 AMhttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/news/Pages/meeting-cybersecurity-challenges-public-sector-focus.aspxMeeting Cybersecurity Challenges: Public Sector Focus
Webinar Playback: Challenges in Auditing Native American Federal Programs<p>​The Federal government provides funding through various programs to recognized Native American grantees. Grantees use these funds to address areas such as housing, education, and healthcare.<br></p><img alt="" src="/centers/psac/news/PublishingImages/PSAC-Webinar-Playback-85-100.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />6/11/2019 4:00:00 AMhttps://www.theiia.org/centers/psac/news/Pages/webinar-playback-challenges-in-auditing-native-american-federal-programs.aspxWebinar Playback: Challenges in Auditing Native American Federal Programs

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