Why do auditors do what they do? Learn the critical role that public sector auditors play in assuring that government organizations, grantees and contractors merit the public's confidence. Find out the required standards they use and the processes they follow in planning, executing and reporting on financial, compliance and performance audits. Learn the expectations that audit organizations have in working with agency personnel and what agency staff can expect of auditors. With this knowledge, you are prepared to effectively interact with your auditors, represent your agency before them and respond to their findings.