1. Advanced Workshop on Internal Controls “Control Risk Self- Assessment Workshop” Dr. Peter Hughes, CPA, Director County of Orange Internal Audit Department 1 California State Association of County Auditors Property Tax Managers’ Sub-Committee Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Radisson Ontario Airport

2. Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 1. Identify Your Top Objectives 2

3. 3 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 2. Rank Those Top Objective in Importance.

4. 4 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 3. Identify Obstacles to Achieving your Top Objectives. (What can go wrong?)

5. 5 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 4. Rank Those Obstacles in Terms of Impact and Likelihood of Occurring.

6. 6 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 5. Identify Ways to Prevent or Reduce Obstacles from Occurring in Order of Ranking.

7. 7 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 6. Develop Action Plan, Assign Responsibilities, Implement, Review and Revise.

8. 8 Seven Steps to Success in Self-Assessment 7. Pat yourself on your back.