Statutory Authority:
The Office of Internal Audit exists under the statutory authority of the 1984 PA 431-Management and Budget Act, as amended, and the 1986 PA 272-Internal Control Act.

Mission:
To provide an independent and objective assessment of Department operations, programs and functions, and to maintain an effective audit program that is responsive to the needs of management and provides management with information that will assist them in making informed decisions regarding Department operations, programs and functions.

Audits:
Performance and Compliance
Revenue (Oil & Gas)
Operational
Evaluation/Special Review
Management Audits (as directed by executive management)

OIA provides assistance to external auditors by coordinating efforts in obtaining information from DNR divisions, offices, programs or functions being audited or reviewed, and coordinates department responses to audit findings and recommendations.

OIA also provides consulting services and technical assistance to divisions and offices within DNR in a variety of ways, including revenue reconciliation, vendor contract reviews, year-end closing, information security and controls, automated auditing techniques and ad-hoc reporting using specialized computer query and reporting platforms.

Division Chief: Thomas Benson, CPA
e-mail: bensonth@state.mi.us