COPS Audit Liaison Division

Grants Management Training: Preparing for An AuditIntroduction to Federal Audit Resolution Policy „„„General TipsBe prepared. Provide the auditor what is requested in the confirmation letter.Expect to spend time meeting with and providing information to the auditor.Document, document, document. Request any changes to your grant in writing.„„„COPS Audit Liaison DivisionAudit Resolution PolicyThe Inspector General Act of 1978OMB Circular A-50DOJ Order 2900.6A„……„„Inspector General ActIntroductionPurpose of Inspectors GeneralDefinitionsQuestioned CostsFunds to Better UseReports to Congress„•Inspector General ActIntroductionPurpose of Inspectors General……„……„„Inspector GeneralPurposeTo conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of establishments:Internal OperationsExternal GranteesTo provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities to: (a) promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in administration of, and, (b) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse in such programs and operations.To provide a means for keeping the United States Attorney General (AG) and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems anddeficiencies relating to the administration of such programs andoperations and the progress of necessary corrective action.„„„Office of the Inspector GeneralSpecific to COPS Office programsGrantees audited by staff of ...