The United ISD Internal Audit Department is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity, designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The objectives of internal auditing are to assist the board, superintendent, and management of the district in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed and by promoting effective control at a reasonable cost.

The purpose, authority, and responsibility of the Internal Audit Dept. are formally defined in the Internal Audit Charter and Board Policy CFC Local.

The Internal Audit Dept. adheres to The Institute of Internal Auditors’ mandatory guidance including the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). In addition, the department adheres to District Policies and Procedures.

The Internal Auditor reports administratively to the Superintendent and functionally to the Board of Trustees.

If you have any additional questions or comments please contact the Internal Audit Department at 956-473-6252.