As information agents, internal auditors find ways to improve government operations and results by identifying performance problems, causes for corrective action, and providing assurance to stakeholders.
Developed for the practitioner and trainer, Performance Auditing: Measuring Inputs, Outputs, and Outcomes, 3rd Edition, emphasizes the use of measurement and comparison in performance assessment. Gleaning from leading standards from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), and The IIA, this valuable resource provides concepts and best practices to execute a performance assessment.
This unique publication offers guidance that applies to practitioners at every level and is perfect for use as a guide in planning performance audit assignments, doing fieldwork, and writing reports. The easy-to-follow structure of the chapters makes this book ready for use in a training course or as reference material.
