OCA, One of Eight to Receive Award in June 2000

The Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA) selected the Austin City Auditor's department, as one of eight auditing departments in the world, to receive the Commitment to Quality Improvement Award in June 2000. This award recognizes internal auditing departments committed to improving the quality of their internal auditing function in the areas of : Professional excellence, demonstrated by possessing the knowledge, skills, and disciplines needed to carry out its responsibilities. Quality of service, measured by the internal audit department's commitment to carry out its mission within the organization. Professional outreach, gauges the contribution made by members of the department to the profession of internal auditing.

The IIA's goal for this prestigious awards program is to emphasize the importance of professionalism and quality within the internal audit function and to encourage chief auditing executives worldwide to take their departments to the next level.