Our Vision

Audit Services reviews the adequacy of the system of internal controls in major aspects of the School District of Philadelphia operations. Audit engagements are scheduled based on selected risk criteria or on management’s request.  Audit scopes can range from a single process to all business activities in a division, department, or school.  Audit Services makes recommendations as a result of those analyses.

Our Mission

The mission of Audit Services is to assist the District in establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls. The objectives of the District's internal control system are to:

• Promote operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Safeguard assets
• Ensure compliance with District policies, procedures and regulations.

Functionally, the Department is divided into three teams: Pre-Audit, Traditional Audit and Construction Inspections.

The Pre-Audit team audits all District disbursements prior to their issuance to ensure their propriety and the appropriate authorization of the transaction.

The Traditional Audit team performs operational and compliance audits that evaluate the internal controls at schools, charter schools, contracted service providers and program offices within the District.

The Construction Inspector performs audits of capital projects prior to the issuance of final payments to contractors to ensure compliance with the contract.