Internal Audit Mission
We provide independent, objective assurance that adds value and enhances the district's performance, accountability, and transparency.
Our role is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the district's operations. We help the district achieve its objectives by systematically evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance, and the implementation of best practices.
Professional Standards and Independent Peer Review
The Internal Audit Department of Orange County Public Schools complies with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards. These Standards provides a framework for performing high-quality audit work with integrity, objectivity, competency, due professional care and confidentiality. As part of these Standards, the department is required to have an external peer review at least once every five years performed by a qualified, independent assessor or assessment team. Click on the link to view our most recent Peer Review Report.
Independence
The Internal Audit Department audits operations of Orange County Public Schools. To function properly, auditors must be positioned independently of the activities they audit. Such independence permits auditors to perform their work freely and objectively. The School Board Internal Auditor reports to the School Board through its Audit Advisory Committee, thereby providing the independence to objectively appraise operations of the school district.