Performance / Operational Audits
Performance / Operational Audits
Performance / Operational Audits
- Provide in-depth analyses of business processes/operations
- Identify opportunities for improved performance
- Make recommendations that address process weaknesses, and promote operational effectiveness and efficiency
Construction Audits
Performance / Operational Audits
Performance / Operational Audits
- Determine contractor compliance with bid specifications, contracts, and local, state and/or federal requirements
Compliance Audits
Performance / Operational Audits
Compliance Audits
- Determine organizational compliance with established policy and applicable law
- Make recommendations in areas of noncompliance
CO-SOURCING
Internal Control Reviews
Compliance Audits
Partner with internal audit shops to:
- conduct audits, and augment staff assigned to various types of audits
- complete special projects, and augment staff assigned to special projects
Internal Control Reviews
Internal Control Reviews
Internal Control Reviews
- Assess the effectiveness of existing internal controls
- Conclude as to the significance of identified weaknesses
- Make recommendations that strengthen the internal control environment
Risk Assessments
Internal Control Reviews
Internal Control Reviews
- Make assessments to identify areas that are most vulnerable to risks that could negatively impact business operations, reputation, etc.
Implementation Planning
Implementation Planning
Implementation Planning
- Collaborate with clients to develop viable action plans in response to recommendations made by other consultants
Professional Training
Implementation Planning
Implementation Planning
- Provide internal audit training to develop auditor skillsets and effective auditing techniques
- Provide agency-wide, professional training courses that are tailored to meet specific needs of an organization (e.g., ethics, effective management and supervision, etc.)
TESTIMONIALS
"Patrice worked well to ensure every aspect of an audit review yielded results and recommendations that made great strides for the city".
Honorable Cary Moon
Fort Worth City Council Member; Audit Committee Chairman (August 2017 - May 2022)
"Patrice was receptive to management's concerns, and kept management abreast of audit progress throughout the audit. She and her staff conducted thorough analysis, and provided all stakeholders with a clear understanding of the audit results".
Chris Huff
City of Arlington, Retired Animal Services Manager