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Ia Mag Mar 18, 2026

Why Cybersecurity Governance Matters

Cyber risks are rising across the public sector. Internal audit helps strengthen cybersecurity governance by improving oversight, clarifying ownership, and supporting risk management. Why

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An Education in Misleading Ads

U.S. regulators have many options for investigating deceptive advertising and marketing claims by universities. An Education in Misleading Ads U.S. regulators have many options for investigating

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Internal Audit Considerations for the “Spend Now” Public Sector

Public sector auditors and the new U.S. infrastructure fuding. Internal Audit Considerations for the “Spend Now” Public Sector Public sector auditors and the new U.S. infrastructure fuding.

Ia Mag Aug 05, 2025

On the Frontlines: The Power of Branding

Building audit's brand in the public sector On the Frontlines: The Power of Branding Public sector audit teams can build their brand to build public trust. In times of fragile public trust,

Ia Mag Oct 27, 2025

Online Exclusive: AI in Public Sector Procurement

Public sector procurement is transformed by AI. Online Exclusive: AI in Public Sector Procurement Procurement in the public sector is being transformed by AI. Procurement in the public sector is

Ia Mag Dec 19, 2025

Online Exclusive: Topical Requirements Raise the Standard

Topical Requirements aid public sector audits. Online Exclusive: Topical Requirements Raise the Standard New baseline requirements can bring risk-based discipline to public sector audits. New

Ia Mag May 19, 2026

Federal Agencies Pursue Technology Modernization

Federal agencies pursue technology modernization while managing legacy systems, skills gaps, AI adoption, and cybersecurity risks. Federal Agencies Pursue Technology Modernization This article

Ia Mag Apr 06, 2026

Culture Problems Behind Recurrent Findings

In the public sector, recurrent audit findings often stem from cultural and behavioral factors that push teams to bypass controls under pressure. Culture Problems Behind Recurrent Findings

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Cybersecurity in the Public Sector

Numerous standards, frameworks, and risk assessment tools are available to U.S. public sector auditors seeking to provide cybersecurity-related assurance. Cybersecurity in the Public Sector

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Ia Mag Oct 26, 2023

On the Edge of a Shutdown

Auditors can help government agencies' shutdown readiness. On the Edge of a Shutdown With time running out for Congress to pass a budget, public sector auditors can help agencies be prepared for

Ia Mag Sep 09, 2025

Online Exclusive: 6 Obstacles to Conformance

A new IIA tool can help public sector audit functions. Online Exclusive: 6 Obstacles to Conformance A new IIA tool can help public sector audit functions overcome challenges and meet Standards

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Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026

The Agile State

Agile auditing strengthens government risk responsiveness. The Agile State Adaptive audit techniques are helping government audit functions work efficiently, manage risk, and respond to changing

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Ia Mag Jun 08, 2026

Basics: Auditing Public Projects

Early-cycle audits help public sector organizations identify construction project risks before they become costly overruns. Basics: Auditing Public Projects This article outlines 10 practical

Ia Mag Jul 01, 2026

5 Ways to Build Internal Audit’s AI Skills

Discover five practical strategies for helping internal auditors build AI skills and adopt AI responsibly. 5 Ways to Build Internal Audit’s AI Skills Explore five practical ways internal audit

Ia Mag May 13, 2026

Reforming Internal Audit for the Public Sector

For public sector entities, the new Standards present an opportunity to move from a transactional role to one of a future-driven strategic partner. Reforming Internal Audit for the Public Sector

Ia Mag Oct 07, 2026

The Public Sector’s Cyber Risk Coverage