Office of Internal Audit
Office of Internal Audit Charter
Audit Committee Charter
Overview of the Office of Internal Audit
Vision
To be a high performing internal audit function that is recognized as a valuable business partner and a driving force behind a culture of integrity, quality, and effectiveness in the achievement of school system goals.
Mission
To provide independent, objective, high quality audit and investigatory services to strengthen the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of the school system.
General Scope of Work
The general scope of work of the Office of Internal Audit is to determine whether the school system's control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure:
1. Risks are identified and addressed.
2. Financial, managerial, and operational data is accurate, reliable, and timely.
3. Compliance with policies, standards, procedures, applicable laws, and regulations is achieved.
4. Resources are acquired economically, used effectively, and adequately protected.
5. BCPS programs, plans, and objectives are achieved.
6. Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the school system’s control processes.
7. Legislative or regulatory issues affecting the school system are recognized and addressed properly.
Baltimore County Public Schools - Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Hotline
Call Toll Free: 866-881-2932, or Report Via the Web at: www.bcps.ethicspoint.com
For more information see the Hotline Flyer.