The State Government Audits Division is responsible for the audits of the various state agencies, including the statewide financial and federal awards audits. The Educational Entities and Local Governments Audits Division s responsibilities include audits of the Florida Department of Education, the district school boards, the various public universities and community colleges, and the local governmental units. Audits are selected not only based on statutory requirements but also based on risk assessments performed on the various agencies. To assure that audits performed by these Divisions meet all professional requirements, Florida Statutes require that auditors assigned to these Divisions meet the qualifications established as prerequisites to taking the uniform examination for licensure as certified public accountants. Policy requirements that all management staff within the Divisions be certified public accountants further assures audit quality.
Salaries are competitive with comparable positions in government and public accounting.
Responsibilities include State agencies, the State University System, district school boards, and community colleges. Staff are trained in the technical areas of information systems such as programming and systems design, and in IT audit procedures and techniques. In addition to host computer capabilities, the Division uses a large number of personal computers with word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet applications. This Division employs individuals with degrees in computer sciences, accounting, accounting information systems, statistics, mathematics, and other analytical disciplines.