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Office of Auditor General (OAG)
Department Contact Information
571-423-1320
The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, by visitation or other means, and for ensuring efficient operations (Code of Virginia 22.1-79). The School Board directs the Superintendent in these matters by adopting the budget and establishing School Board policy. Together the Superintendent and the School Board are responsible for attaining the school division’s mission. To aid them in fulfilling their responsibilities, the School Board has formed an Audit Committee and has established the Office of Auditor General (OAG), whose reporting responsibility is to the Audit Committee.
One of the main activities for OAG is to conduct internal auditing. Internal auditing, as defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors, is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. Each year, OAG conducts an independent risk assessment and develops an internal audit plan. This audit plan is then submitted to the Audit Committee and School Board for approval.
OAG is authorized to examine all operations of the school division and has access to all personnel and records.
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline
FCPS provides a way for employees and the general public to report any suspected wrongdoing related to FCPS’ assets and resources. Reporting will help ensure taxpayers’ money is spent in the proper way -- on our students’ education. It can also help improve employees’ work environment. Reports can be made in person, by phone, by email, or online. All reports are taken seriously, and every effort will be made to review the reports according to the applicable laws, codes, policies, or regulations. Staff can assist the reviews by providing as much information as possible.
Video - Meet the Auditor General, Esther Ko
FY24 OAG Risk Assessment and Proposed Audit Plan
The FY24 Office of Auditor General Risk Assessment and Audit Plan was approved by the Fairfax County School Board on July 13, 2023.
Selection of audit projects is one of the most important responsibilities of the Auditor General. Careful consideration is given to prioritizing audit areas so that audit resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. Below are the audit topics selected for fiscal year (FY) 2024: (1) Food and Nutrition, (2) Facilities Maintenance, (3) Grants, (4) IT Systems Access, (5) Local School Activity Funds Audit, (6) Continuous Monitoring, and (7) Business Process Audit.
Audit Buzz Newsletter
Office of Auditor General's periodical, Audit Buzz, provides an update on our office's work by:
- Summarizing the results of completed audit projects,
- Describing upcoming audits, and
- Providing insight into other audit-related tasks.
Recent Issue of the Audut Buzz – May 2024: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements, celebrates Internal Audit Awareness Month and offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.
About the Office of Auditor General
General information about the office including the mission, vision, and services offered, including audit information.
Audit Process
Learn about how the Office of Auditor General (OAG) selects and performs audits.
Annual Audit Plan, Audit Reports, and External Reviews
Access the annual audit plan, audit reports, and external reviews produced by Office of Auditor General (OAG).
Audit Standards, Ethics, and Peer Review
The Office of Auditor General (OAG) follows established audit standards.
Audit Buzz Newsletter
The Office of Auditor General (OAG) provides periodic communications of their activities throughout the year through the 'Audit Buzz' newsletter.
Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Concerns
Submit a form or call the Office of Auditor General (OAG) hotline at 571-423-1333 to report any fraud, waste, and abuse. The OAG also produces the annual audit plan and audit reports.
