
Internal Audit
About Internal Audit
The NOCCCD Internal Audit Department independently examines and assesses the District's practices. We review and evaluate how the District operates, including its financial systems and internal controls. Additionally, we offer consulting services to help make the organization's processes more transparent and efficient.
The Internal Audit Department regularly checks how well the District's key processes and risks are managed by doing operational, financial, and performance audits. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Facilities reviews and approves the audit plans.
What can the Internal Audit Department help with?
- Answering questions about rules and laws
- Doing research
- Writing memos
- Fixing problems in processes
- Testing transactions
- Reviewing how things are done
- Handling tax issues
- Checking financial controls
- Keeping important information documented
Report a Concern
For information on the audit process and how to report concerns, please call (714) 808-4760, or email the Internal Audit Department.
How Can You Help Prevent Fraud

Track
Watch your department’s budget and compare expected expenses to actual ones.

Separate
Make sure no one person controls everything in a transaction.

Safeguard
Ensure District assets are safe and secure.

Update
Keep policies, procedures, and instructions up to date.

Record
Note anything unusual in your department’s processes.

Alert
Report suspicious financial activity to Internal Audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Internal Audit reports to the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Facilities of NOCCCD.
Audits are selected based on a risk assessment process.
Business risks are circumstances, factors, or activities that could impact District operations.
Internal Audit examines internal controls and ensures department compliance with District policies and procedures.
If noncompliance is identified, Internal Audit provides recommendations for improvement.