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Institute for Local Government
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Audits

Overview

Audits

Periodic audits can help elected officials and agency managers make sure that public resources are properly used.  Audits of agency functions are a way local agencies can underscore their commitment to ethics and ensure that any misuse of public resources is detected and investigated. 

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Understanding the Role Audits Play in Ethics

Audits play a vital part in the process of confirming that an agency is operating responsibly and ethically.

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Sample Legislation and Policies

Organizations and government auditors have produced guidelines and materials to assist in establishing local government audits

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Reports and Documents

Articles and Reports on Corruption, Fraud and Public Sector Audits

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Auditing Associations and Agencies

Many organizations have resources which may assist local government in performing audits

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Online Audit Resources

Many organizations and agencies offer insight, advice and resources relating to ethics audits

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