Internal Audit Department Expansion and 2026 Audit Plan
Charleston
Summary
The 2025 audit wasn't presented until October 2026, and the finance team worked through its first full year on the new Workday system with several senior accounting jobs unfilled. Auditors recommended improving audit timing going forward.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Slower audit cycles can delay financial reporting the city relies on for budgeting and borrowing.
Taxpayers benefit if faster audits mean quicker, more transparent financial reporting.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Audit Committee - Oct 27, 2026
The 2025 audit wasn't presented until October 2026, and the finance team worked through its first full year on the new Workday system with several senior accounting jobs unfilled. Auditors recommended improving audit timing going forward.
Audit Committee - Jan 27, 2026
Internal audit is ramping up its oversight of city operations with a fully staffed team of three. The committee approved a robust 2026 audit plan targeting payroll, procurement, and other key areas.
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