Internal Audit Department
The City's Internal Auditor is focused on assisting the City accomplish its objectives. The Internal Auditor performs audit work that supports effective and efficient city operations, as well as compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
The Internal Auditor is a City Charter position appointed by the City Commission. The mission of the Internal Auditor of the City of Lake Worth Beach is to provide independent, objective assurance designed to add value and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the City's operations.
About the Internal Audit Department
The Internal Auditor assists the City accomplish its risk management, internal control and governance objectives:
Through audits of City operations and contracts
By providing public accountability for the use of City tax dollars
By providing a mechanism to investigate suspected fraud, waste and abuse
By serving as an independent, objective source of information and advice to the Commission on matters of financial and operational importance
Audit work is generally scheduled a year in advance by means of a risk based Audit Plan. The Internal Audit Department's vision is to be a highly respected City resource and a catalyst for positive change.
Goals
Perform audits and provide services to help the City achieve the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency with uncompromised integrity.
Promote compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements through reviews and analyses of the City's services and activities.
Objectives
Promote exceptional systems of internal control.
Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Maximize value received from City resources.
Provide customer valued audit and consulting services.
Meet or exceed recognized auditing standards.
Suspected Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
The Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General has an anonymous hotline for individuals to report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse related to operations controlled or administered by the City. Anonymous complaints can be submitted online or by phone at: 1-877-283-7068.
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
Submit anonymous complaints to the Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General.
Audit Reports
Access internal audit reports and related documents.
Have a Question?
Should you require any assistance, contact William Brown at 561-586-1749 or send an email.