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DEPARTMENT / DIVISION FUND
BUDGET & RESEARCH – INTERNAL AUDIT GENERAL
PROGRAM NAME
INTERNAL AUDIT
DESCRIPTION / MISSION
This division is responsible for examining and evaluating the activities of the City with the objective of assisting management, at all
levels, in the effective discharge of their duties. The scope of audit includes all activities performed by and for the City of North
Richland Hills.

GOALS
• To perform objective and professional reviews. (Positive City Image)
• To complete special audit projects requested by management. (Financial Stability)
• To ensure compliance with City, State and Federal regulations by staying updated on current issues. (Positive City Image)
• To provide quality reviews and audits throughout City operations. (Financial Stability)

OBJECTIVES
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual audit plan to ensure audits are planned considering risk factors, cost/benefit and
current issues.
• Select and complete at least 2 major audit issues for the fiscal year.
• Select and complete at least 2 performance evaluation audits to find ways to manage assets more efficiently and eliminate
waste.
• Complete all special projects requested by management.
• Attend continuing education courses to remain up to date on current issues.
• Conduct year end inventory and cash handling reviews.
• Conduct property, sales tax and hotel occupancy audits with Tax division.

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL REVISED ESTIMATED
Goal: Financial Stability
# Of full-time employees (FTEs) 0.10 0.10 0.10
# Of inventory audits 1 1 1
# Of petty cash audits 1 1 1
# Of purchasing card transaction reviews 1 1 1
# Of special projects completed 5 5 5

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