Audit Repsonse with Central Office

Preparing your Audit Response Communication with the Central OfficeSally Scherer, Audit SpecialistCALGB Central OfficeCALGB Audit Prep Workshop, June 2006Preparing Your Audit Response:Communication with the Central OfficePost-Audit TimelineAfter the Audit: Central Office Review • Day 0: Audit takes place.• Day 1-70: Team Leader drafts audit report and submits the draft to DAC Chair. The DAC Chair reviews the draft, resolves any outstanding issues, and makes any necessary changes. The DAC Chair then submits the report to the Central Office.After the Audit: Central Office Review• The Audit Specialist and Group Administrator review the audit report draft and resolve any outstanding questions in collaboration with the DAC Chair and the Audit Team Leader. The final version of the report is submitted to the CTMB via the AIS electronic database.After the Audit: Central Office Review• Day 70 (or sooner): Final audit report is sent via fed-ex to the main member’s Principal Investigator. • Electronic copies are also sent to:– the main member’s PI– Lead CRA – the affiliate’s Local Responsible InvestigatorAfter the Audit: Day 1-30• Institution staff should meet to discuss and review the specific deficiencies identified at the audit and draft an outline of a corrective action plan.• Email the Team Leader with any additional questions or for further clarification on specific deficiencies.• Respond promptly to inquiries from Team Leader ...