Description:
Audit resolution, follow-up, implementation, and reporting is a responsibility shared by the audit organization, the auditee organization follow-up coordinator and action officials. This responsibility is described in a variety of laws and OMB Circulars to provide a basis for accountability of the audited entities in responding to audit recommendations, reaching resolution and implementing the agreed upon corrective actions to reduce the risk of loss, improve operational performance and financial integrity in all levels of government. This course will explore the statutes, guidance and standards for audit recommendations, resolution, follow-up progress, monitoring and reporting. It will also define the roles and responsibilities of the audit organization and those designated to perform follow-up, implementation and congressional reporting and budget submission functions. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program , Level 3.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Advanced
Who Should Attend?
Auditors, analysts and managers responsible for reporting, resolving, following-up, monitoring, tracking and reporting on the progress and status of resolution and implementation of audit recommendations. Members of the organization responsible for representing the organization in the resolution process, including disputes, coordination of corrective actions and annual progress reporting and budget submission on open, closed, and unimplemented audits should also attend.
Credits:
16 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Describe the importance and requirements of audit resolution and follow-up.
- Describe the authority, roles and responsibilities of managers and auditors involved with audit resolution, follow-up, monitoring and reporting.
- Develop timely, meaningful and actionable recommendations that can be agreeably resolved for appropriate action.
- Address disputed recommendations and reach an equitable resolution.
- Develop processes for achieving resolution, monitoring and reporting on the status of corrective action.
- Verify, measure and score the value of audit results.
Available Sessions:
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
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Session Code AUDT8034-001 | Start Date Apr 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Apr 30, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code AUDT8034-004 | Start Date Jun 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 18, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code AUDT8034-005 | Start Date Aug 12, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 13, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code AUDT8034-006 | Start Date Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 17, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code AUDT8034-002 | Start Date Oct 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 30, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code AUDT8034-003 | Start Date Dec 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 17, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |
- Module 1 Statutes, Regulations and Standards
- Module 2 The Resolution Process - Key Terms, Designated Roles and Responsibilities
- Module 3 Developing Actionable Audit Recommendations and Corrective Action Plans
- Module 4 Disputes and Effective Conflict Resolution
- Module 5 Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
- Module 6 Best Practices in Getting Timely Action
- Module 7 Verifying Implementation, Measuring and Scoring Audit Results From Follow-up
Other Recommended Courses:
- Auditing Performance Outcomes (AUDT9012)
- Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control (AUDT8003)
- Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors (AUDT8916)
- Preparing Effective IG Semiannual Reports to Congress (AUDT8300)
- Presentation and Briefing Skills for Auditors (AUDT8522)
