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Public discussion · Finding AC2602-F3

F3: The IAD’s placement within the Auditor-Controller's organizational structure creates an organizational independence threat under GAGAS §§3.27–3.58 and IIA Standard 7.1.

What should residents consider about Finding AC2602-F3: F3: The IAD’s placement within the Auditor-Controller's organizational structure creates an organizational independence threat under GAGAS §§3.27–3.58 and IIA Standard 7.1., and the County’s response?

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors; Contra Costa County Auditor-ControllerAudit assessment: Addressed
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Audit context

What the response says and how it was assessed

Response says

Disagrees, citing public-sector IIA guidance, the elected office’s independence from audited departments, and the claimed absence of GAGAS audits.

Audit analysis

Identifies the whole disputed independence proposition and reasons grounded in named standards/manual. This does not verify audit practices or independence.

Finding-response score

Document completeness and usefulness—not factual verification or a legal conclusion.

10/10

4/4

Statutory elements

Stated position
2/2
Applicable disagreement elements
2/2

6/6

Public usefulness

Coverage
2/2
Reason specificity
2/2
Support traceability
2/2

Identifies the whole disputed independence proposition and reasons grounded in named standards/manual. This does not verify audit practices or independence.

Scoring confidence: high

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