Who We Are
The mission of the internal audit function is to help the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The internal audit function fulfills this purpose by engaging in independent, objective audit activities that comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Red Book audit standards. Audit and consulting work done in accordance with these standards can provide information that facilitates effective and efficient government operations, better decision-making and oversight, and greater transparency and accountability. The Internal Audit Function at the Oregon Department of Education is part of the agency’s continuous improvement efforts.
The ethical principles that guide the work of the internal audit function include the public interest, integrity, objectivity, professional behavior, and proper use of government information, resources, and position. More information can be found in the
Internal Audit Charter document.
State Board of Education Audit Committee
The SBE Audit Committee consists of five external members, two members of management at the Oregon Department of Education, and at least one member of the State Board of Education.
As outlined in its charter, the two primary purposes of the Audit Committee are enhancing agency risk management activities and assuring the independence and quality of the internal audit function.
Oregon Administrative Rules require that ODE annually submit a report of internal audit activities. That report is part of the DAS Annual Report on Statewide Internal Audit Activities to the
Joint Legislative Audit Committee available on the DAS Statewide Internal Audit web page.
State Board of Education Audit Committee Members
-
Brian Nava, Elected Treasurer, Clackamas County
- Kai Turner, OFIT Assistant Superintendent/ODE
- Sarah Landis, Chief Audit Executive, DHS/OHA
- Kristine Adams-Wannberg, Elected Auditor, Washington County
- Tenneal Wetherell, Chief of Staff/ODE