1. Sarasota Inspector General Audit Lessons Learned

2. 10/1/2011 through 9/30/2013 The IG conducted 68 external CPD audits 7 generally complied with program rules 4 did not always properly administer the program 57 had questionable costs or unsubstantiated costs

3. Audit of block grant program: Worcester must repay US $2M+ Hawthorne may owe federal agency $1.4 million West Palm Beach must repay HUD $1.67 million HUD report questions million spent by Norfolk housing authority

4. Approach the audit like your job depends upon it Because it probably does.

5. Be the point of contact – Files – Questions – Requests to speak to staff Involve the area office – Have them at the entrance and exit conferences Logging the documents that the IG receives

6. Take your time when responding – “I’ll get back to you” – Answer all of their questions accurately Communication is essential – Make sure that everyone is saying the same thing – Communicate with the Area Office Don’t wait until the final report to respond You can actually learn something