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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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Cannabis: Risks and Opportunities in a Budding Industry

Public sector audit could soon intersect with this market. Cannabis: Risks and Opportunities in a Budding Industry With rapid changes around cannabis legalization, public sector auditors could

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Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley

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Help report on ESG risks and initiatives. Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley? Internal audit needs to be ready to help organizations report on their ESG risks and initiatives. Internal audit needs to

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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.

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A Model for Public Sector Cybersecurity Training

Florida auditors train to perform cybersecurity audits A Model for Public Sector Cybersecurity Training Florida's chief inspector general has a strategy to ensure the state government's auditors

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Auditing the Police

Audits can build trust in the police. Auditing the Police Internal Audits can help law enforcement weather scrutiny and build public trust. Internal audits can help law enforcement weather

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 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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The Politics of Risk

Geopolitical shifts create evolving risks for businesses. The Politics of Risk

Ia Mag May 25, 2022

On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector

Speaking truth to power can be challenging. On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector An experienced public sector auditor advises on how to handle pushback on

Ia Mag Mar 01, 2022

Building a Better Auditor: Closing the Expectation Gap

Helping audit clients understand what to expect with an audit. Building a Better Auditor: Closing the Expectation Gap Often, gaps exist between stakeholder expectations of internal audit's work

Ia Mag Mar 22, 2022

Building a Better Auditor: Four Skills Internal Auditors Should Develop Now

Four Skills Internal Auditors Should Develop Now Building a Better Auditor: Four Skills Internal Auditors Should Develop Now Auditors need to continue to develop competencies in data analytics,

Ia Mag Jun 22, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: New Leader, New Team

First-time internal auditor managers must turn their vision of leadership into reality. Building a Better Auditor: New Leader, New Team First-time internal auditor managers must turn their

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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Online Exclusive: Public Sector Tools of the Trade

Performance measurement can help prove audit's worth. Online Exclusive: Public Sector Tools of the Trade

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Navigating Public-Private Partnerships

Private industry agility and public sector oversight can be a powerful combination — but there are numerous risks for auditors to consider. Navigating Public-Private Partnerships Private

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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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The GDPR of ESG?

Germany ties ESG compliance to supply chains. The GDPR of ESG? A new German supply chain law offers a glimpse at what an international ESG due diligence regulation might look like. Germany

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Ia Mag Oct 26, 2023

On the Edge of a Shutdown