Association of Local Government Auditors

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Best Practices
Survey of ALGA Members: Types of Audits 2008 | Print |

Dr. Aitkins surveyed ALGA members regarding the types of audits they conducted.  He received responses from 89 audit directors. 

Summary of Findings
Results tables

 
The Role of Auditing in Public Sector Governance | Print |
Written by Association of Local Government Auditors together with the Institute of Internal Auditors   

This practice guide presents information on the importance of the public sector audit activity to effective governance and defines the key elements needed to maximize the value the public sector audit activity provides to all levels of government. 

Authored by the Association of Local Government Auditors together with the Institute of Internal Auditors.

 Link to Report

 
Government Auditing Standards | Print |
The Government Auditing Standards published by the United States Government Accountability Office is available on their website.

Click here to see the standards, amendments, and updates.
 
Model Legislation | Print |
ALGA developed model legislation to assist local governments with a framework for either an appointed or an elected auditor.

Click here. for this report
 
Hiring a performance auditor | Print |
ALGA developed an in-depth explanation of the elements to be considered in developing an audit function.

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