Summary of Report 97-358

Report Number 97-358

June 1997

Overall Conclusion

The Internal Audit Division (Internal Audit) at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Commission) is effective:

Commissioners and executive management state that the internal audit function is effective because it provides accurate findings, valuable recommendations, clear and timely audit reports, and professional service.

Internal Audit is credited by management with alerting the Commission before potential problems occur and effectively communicating with the Commission's executive management.

Internal Audit assists members of the organization in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Internal Audit furnishes independent analyses, appraisals, and recommendations about the adequacy and effectiveness of the Commission's major systems and controls.

Internal Audit's resources are used to perform audits in high-risk areas of the Commission.

Internal Audit met all eight effectiveness criteria developed from the Texas Internal Auditing Act. Internal Audit employs five professional staff members and one administrative assistant to provide audit coverage for the activities of the Commission. The Commission is responsible for an operating budget of $335 million, with more than $94.7 million in contract expenditures, providing about $282 million in revenues, and employing more than 2,900 employees.

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