AUDIT OBJECTIVES1. Comprehensive written policies and procedures governing all Department activities have been established;2. Transactions are processed in accordance with purchasing laws, District policies and procedures, performance guidelines, and best practices;3. Adequate internal controls have been implemented to limit exposure to unauthorized or inappropriate transactions;4. Initiatives have been implemented to provide services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner;5. The Department operates within budgetary constraints; and,6. The Department explores continual improvement opportunities and strives for Baldrige-based quality services.