Sentences with phrase «audit department performance»

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Even beyond that, particularly in Oklahoma, the agency that receives the lion's share of the entire state budget (the state education department) has not been given a performance or forensic audit in more than a decade.

It also brings to an end a difficult week for the Department for Education, which has already faced criticism from the National Audit Office for its accounts, and comes just weeks after the government announced it would no longer be using new reception baseline tests as an performance measure for schools after concerns were raised about comparability.

1 We consulted the following educators by e-mail and telephone: Jacqueline Ancess, Codirector, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, and founding Principal of Manhattan East Middle School, New York, NY; Sanda Balaban, Autonomy Zone Liaison for New York City Department of Education and Coordinator of Homework Audit for New Mission High School, Roxbury, MA; Avram Barlowe, history teacher, Urban Academy, New York, NY; Ann Cook, Codirector, Urban Academy, and Cochair, New York Performance Standards Consortium, New York, NY; Cecelia Cunningham, Director of Middle College National Consortium and former Principal of Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College, New York, NY; Herb Mack, Codirector, Urban Academy, New York, NY; Deborah Meier, Senior Scholar, New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, and founding Principal of Central Park East Elementary and Secondary Schools, New York, NY, and Mission Hill School, Boston, MA; Marian Mogulescu, education consultant and former Codirector of Vanguard High School, New York, NY; and Sylvia Rabiner, Project Manager, the Institute for Student Achievement, and founding Principal of Landmark High School, New York, NY.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified actions that could improve the Department's oversight of performance - based safety programs and formally recommended that the Secretary of Transportation conduct an audit to address these concerns.

Ensured adherence to «Five Diamond» company standards and philosophy for all departments through training and monitoring performance through service audits.

Audit Coordinators provide support with business planning and assessment of performance in various departments of a company.

Planning, directing and evaluate the daily operation of the Police Department by conducting field audits to monitor departmental performance.

• Achieve set account quota on a consistent basis between the years 2010 and 2013 • Organize workshops to enhance the quality of services thereby increasing efficiency within the department • Build, maintain and nourish long term relationships with clients • Manage day - today - account tasks for clients • Communicate with clients to determine their problems and account handling needs • Play an advisory role by providing consultation • Conduct client account performance audits • Analyze and resolve billing discrepancies • Confer with clients to determine budgets and deliverables • Manage revenue forecasts on a constant basis

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors

Accounting and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes, and applications, continuously applying changes to accounting landscape to current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and procedures to critical tasks, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement accounting, cash flow analyses, account collections, capital utilization and on - going budgetary considerations Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of business finance, including billing and collections, payroll execution, vendor relationships, payroll and salary management, and other pertinent functions Perform regular book reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure audit - ready financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company, in both a regular and ad - hoc manner, to company management Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management to payroll Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of firm accounting and financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive tax documents related to all aspects of organizational operations Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments and coordinate all daily business operations with other leadership staff and other personnel Work closely with and support senior - level management in budgeting and corporate planning strategies Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations, making appropriate and effective recommendations with respect to performance optimization

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA) 1989 — 1991 Legislative Budget & Finance Committee — Analyst - I, Government Auditor (Compliance & Performance Audit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of PennsylAudit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylaudit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Financial Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee multiple automotive corporate client portfolios, conduct risk analysis, and perform audits Direct corporate loan process and ensure that client collateral is sufficient in cases of default Investigate client credit rating and determine worthiness of consumer credit applications Recruit, train, and manage team of auditors and financial advisors ensuring professional operations Responsible for department budgets, project timelines, and team workflow Perform reviews to determine appropriate employee compensation, recognition, and disciplinary action Serve as a liaison between bank and clients, partners, outside vendors, and community leaders Present reports regarding audit findings, market trends, and client financial health to senior leadership Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study industry literature to become an expert on products and services Direct sales operations for 35 + car and recreational vehicle dealerships throughout New England Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with positivity, professionalism, and dedication Consistently recognized and promoted for excellence in management, service, and performance

Performance Audit: Department of Economic Security, Division of Children, Youth and Families, Child Protective Services: In - Home Services Program (PDF - 617 KB) Arizona Office of the Auditor General (2012) Describes the types of services provided to families as well as the relationship between agency staff and contractors who provide those services.