Each staff member is responsible for locking his or her office and securing his or her files and working papers at the end of the business day. When an auditor is working in the field, he or she should take steps to safeguard working papers when they are not in the auditor s posses-sion. In the absence of a locking desk or file cabinet, the auditor should take the papers home at the end of the day. The Internal Audit Department frequently deals with information of a confidential nature. It is expected that all employees will treat confidential information in an appropriate manner.
Breach of confidentiality is grounds for disciplinary action.
All travel associated with department business, including training, will be reimbursed in accor-dance with state policy. Employees should complete the Travel Authorization section of the Travel Request Form as soon as it is known that travel will be necessary. Employees may make their own travel ar-rangements or may ask the department secretary to assist with making the arrangements. The employee who is traveling will be provided with confirmation numbers for accommodations and tickets, including boarding passes for travel. If more than one staff member is driving to the same destination at the same time, they should travel together, unless ride-sharing is impractical.