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Internal
Audit Department
31 E 5th Street, 2nd Floor
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone (480) 350-8504 Fax (480) 858-2375
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Internal Audit Manger
Ken Jones |
Ken Jones, the Manager of the Internal Audit
Department, began his career with the City of Tempe in 1994 when he
left the State of Arizona's General Accounting Office to join the
City's Accounting Division as the City's Cash Manager, overseeing
the banking and investment functions. Ken earned a bachelors degree
in accounting from Arizona State University and enjoyed a brief
professional baseball career before entering the accounting field.
He also earned an MBA in Management and served as a Councilmember
and Vice-Mayor of the City of Litchfield Park, Arizona before moving
to Tempe. Ken was promoted from Cash Manager to his current position
as the head of the Internal Audit Department in 2000. |
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Role of the Internal Audit Department
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for providing management with
independent, timely, and relevant information concerning the City's programs,
activities, and functions. Internal Audit recommends improvements to policies
and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the City.
Internal Audit's work is vital in maintaining the general public's trust and
confidence that City resources are being used effectively and efficiently.
Per Section 2-141 of the Tempe City Code, the Internal Audit Department:
(a) provides independent appraisal of city programs, policies and functions
in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively;
(b) examines financial reports, various records and procedures to determine
compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations, policies and contractual
provisions;
(c) evaluates the City’s internal control structure and recommends improvements
that will help to safeguard the City’s assets; and,
(d) the Manager of the Department performs the duties of the taxpayer problem
resolution officer, as outlined in section 16-515 of this code.
Internal Audit Department
Mission
Our mission is to support management and staff by evaluating operations and
encouraging the use of cost-effective internal controls to promote efficient
utilization of available resources.
We employ the following auditing, educational and consultative services to
accomplish this mission:
- appraising and articulating the adequacy of internal controls,
- educating city personnel on standards of internal control,
- reporting on the integrity of information,
- determining compliance with laws, regulations and contracts,
- assessing whether assets are adequately safeguarded,
- assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations,
- appraising the extent to which objectives are accomplished,
- offering investigative services, as needed,
- providing analyses to facilitate decision making,
- testing transactions for compliance with accepted business practice,
- auditing for proper management and accounting of financial resources.
The Internal Audit Department has also adopted the City's Mission and Values
which are:
Mission
To make Tempe the best place to live, work, and play.
Values - We value . . .
People....Creativity....Quality....Integrity....Openness....Respect....Diversity
Staff
Ken Jones,
MBA
Manager Internal Audit Department
(480) 350-8504
The Internal Audit Manager also serves
as the
Taxpayer Resolution
Officer
Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax
Barbara Lear,
CIA, CGA, CGFM
Internal Auditor
(480) 350-8982
Keith Smith,
MBA, CPA, CGFM
Internal Auditor
(480) 350-8416
Bob Zamenski, AGS
Contract Administrator
(480) 350-8686
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