Sec. 2102.002. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for a program of internal auditing to assist agency administrators and governing boards by furnishing independent analyses, appraisals, and recommendations about the adequacy and effectiveness of a state agency's systems of internal control policies and procedures and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Internal auditing is defined as 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.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 380, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Accounting, Fiscal Management, and Productivity
Chapter 2102 - Internal Auditing
Section 2102.004. Applicability
Section 2102.005. Internal Auditing Required
Section 2102.006. Internal Auditor; Staff
Section 2102.007. Duties of Internal Auditor
Section 2102.008. Approval of Audit Plan and Audit Report
Section 2102.009. Annual Report
Section 2102.0091. Reports of Periodic Audits
Section 2102.010. Consultations
Section 2102.011. Internal Audit Standards
Section 2102.012. Professional Development
Section 2102.013. Annual Risk Assessment; Report
Section 2102.014. Evaluation of Risk Assessment Reports; Audits
Section 2102.015. Publication of Audit Plan and Annual Report on Internet