AGENCY MISSION
Our mission is to independently serve the citizens of Oklahoma by promoting accountability and fiscal integrity in state and local government. We best accomplish this by valuing professionalism in our staff and the completion of our audit work in accordance with established professional standards.
AGENCY VISION
To be the leading auditing firm in the State of Oklahoma that auditees, the legislature, citizens and other interested parties turn to with confidence for independent information regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local government.
VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Accountability – We work for the citizens of Oklahoma, and we are accountable to them. We believe our auditees have a right to expect friendly, courteous service; fair and equitable treatment, delivered in a professional manner. We expect excellence in the services we provide. Our auditors, information technology specialists and multidisciplinary professionals seek to improve the economy, efficiency, effectiveness and credibility of government in Oklahoma. Our audits serve as a deterrent to fraud and waste.
Integrity – We will conduct all engagements with honesty, integrity, objectivity, and without bias. We will build relationships with auditees, and those relying upon our audits, based upon trust, cooperation and open communication.
Reliability – We will provide high quality services and reports. Our reports will be accurate, useful, easy to read and understand.
Independence – We require all staff members to be independent both in appearance and in fact, with respect to any engagement wherein we provide audit services.
The State Auditor and Inspector, elected by the voters of Oklahoma, is organizationally independent. Therefore, we are in a uniquely independent position to offer audit services to any of the three branches of government (executive, legislative, or judicial).