ATTENTION! Durham County Government continues to make the safety of all citizens and staff a high priority while helping to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Durham. Many of our departments have modified the delivery of services, including increased use of virtual technologies, to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Ensuring access to essential services is important to us, and we are here to help you. 

Departmental Function

The mission of the Internal Audit Department is to determine that various County departments, programs, activities and operations are: 

(1) Carrying out activities and programs authorized or required by the Board of County Commissioners, the County Manager, state or federal regulations or other authoritative sources;
(2) Conducting programs and using resources in an economical and efficient manner;
(3) Conducting programs as planned to yield results which are consistent with established goals and objectives;
(4) Identifying, measuring, classifying and reporting financial and operating events in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with effective internal controls and authoritative pronouncements; and
(5) Safeguarding assets.