Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide independent, objective, high quality and accurate information, in accordance with applicable professional standards, for the County of Tulare and other agencies within the Tulare County Treasury.   2008/2009 Accomplishments: Completed over 20 program audits, special district audits and agreed-upon procedures Completed the required State Controller Reports for special districts Monitored Tulare County special district audit report filing requirements Prepared the County-Wide Cost Allocation Plan Prepared the Redevelopment Agency financial statements Prepared the County of Tulare’s Daily Jail Rate Computation Performed special projects for County Departments and Board of Supervisors office Completed the required continuing education requirements   2009/2010 Workload Information: Perform approximately 20 program audits, special district audits and agreed-upon procedures Prepare required State Controller Reports for special districts Continue monitoring special district audit report filing Prepare the County Wide Cost Allocation Plan Prepare the Redevelopment Agency financial statements Prepare the County of Tulare’s Daily Jail Rate Computation Perform department performance audits, as needed Perform special projects for County departments and Board of Supervisors Complete required Government Auditing Standards continuing education Train and assist summer youth with office procedures   2009/2010 Goals: Continue to streamline and improve audit procedures Continue to update Internal Audit Division guides and manuals Continue converting audit work papers to electronic file Complete several program audits, special district audits and agreed-upon procedures Research the feasibility of performing Transient Occupancy Tax audits Prepare for Quality Peer Review   Doreen Hutchings, CPA, Division Manager 559 636-5230 DHutchings@co.tulare.ca.us