| Statewide Audit Advisory Committee |
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The Statewide Audit Advisory Committee (SAAC) was created in 2004 to promote excellence and professional standards in internal auditing for state government. The committee serves as an advisor to the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
SAAC Charter (doc)
Nine members make up the committee; six from state government and three from the private sector. The DAS Director chairs the committee and the DAS Chief Audit Executive (CAE) is an Ex-Officio member.
Member Profiles
SAAC meets every other month. Each meeting’s agenda is set the week before the meeting.
Agenda - September 22, 2008
Meeting Minutes
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| Current SAAC Activities |
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In the spring of 2007, SAAC took a survey of state government audit personnel to help identify important issues effecting internal auditing. After holding a joint meeting with auditors, they created an action plan for the 2008 fiscal year.
SAAC FY08 WorkPlan EOY Report (doc)
2007 Survey Results (doc)
The annual DAS customer service survey included the Internal Audit Section as part of the Director’s Office. There were several comments received regarding SAAC and responses have been included in the action plan.
Internal Audit 2008 Customer Service Survey Action Plan (doc)
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| Annual Reporting |
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Oregon Administrative Rule requires DAS to issue an annual report to the legislature summarizing internal audit activities statewide. SAAC is currently reviewing the report to identify best practices and additional areas of focus.
FY 2007 Legislative Report (pdf)
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| Recruitment and Training |
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SAAC started an internal audit development program to increase interest and awareness for internal auditing among state employees. Agencies with an internal audit function can host an employee in a developmental position for six months to a year. After completing the assignment, the audit supervisor will evaluate the employee based on core competencies of the profession. The employee may also use the experience gained to apply for internal audit positions. Internal audit experience can be valuable in many positions within state government. It can provide skills in risk assessment, policy analysis, reviewing internal controls and determining effectiveness and efficiency of programs.
Development Program Memorandum of Expectation (doc)
Development Program Experience Check List (doc)
Current Internal Audit Job Openings
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| Contracting |
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Currently, there are four contractors approved to provide internal audit services to state agencies. The following information shows each of the contractors and what services they have been approved to provide:
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Performance Audits
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Risk Assessment
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Quality Assurance Review
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Information Technology
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| Merina & Co. LLP |
John Merina
(503)723-0300
jmerina@merinacpas.com
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| Moss Adams, LLP |
Jamie Flores
(503)471-1286
jamie.flores@mossadams.com
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| Quality Plus Engineering |
Greg Hutchins
(503)233-1012
greg@europa.com
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| Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP |
Brad Rafish
(503)274-2849
brafish@tkw.com
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State Procurement Office (SPO) Work Order Process Instructions (pdf)
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