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ODE established an internal auditing function in January 2004 and an Audit Committee in June 2006 to promote greater accountability. The function operates under an Internal Audit Charter approved by department management and the State Board of Education.

The role of the ODE Audit Committee is to enhance the department's risk management activities, assess and promote a strong internal control environment at ODE, and evaluate the adequacy of department responses to risks and weaknesses identified through audits or reviews.

The ODE Audit Committee is chaired by the Deputy Superintendent and includes up to eight additional members. Five members of the Audit Committee are appointed from outside the department. To view the current membership of the ODE Audit Committee click here.

The Audit Committee Charter MS-Word

has been approved by ODE senior management and the State Board of Education.

Similar to education, the internal audit function deals with the three R's. In the case of internal audit, however, the three R's stand for:

Reducing risks to the achievement of the agency's mission and objectives;
Reviewing various aspects of the organization, such as policies, practices, and data; and,
Recommending changes to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.

ODE Internal Audit operates in accordance with professional auditing standards and the Oregon Administrative Rules for Internal Auditing.

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