Overview

The Audit Division consist of the Internal Audit Section and the Account Payable Section. For more information contact the Auditor's Office at (956) 318-2511.

Internal Audit Section

The Internal Audit Section is responsible for assisting County management with the effective discharge of their responsibilities, which include:

• Helping to provide the public and concerned entities with financial accountability and operational efficiency
• Minimizing exposure to contingent liabilities
• Safeguarding assets
• Complying with applicable policies, laws, regulations, and covenants

The Internal Audit Section promotes and encourages the professional standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Government Auditing Standards.

Accounts Payable Section

The Accounts Payable Section is responsible for auditing and processing all claims submitted for payment. The audited claims are then approved by Commissioners Court prior to distribution of payment to the vendor by the County Treasurer.

All payments are made in compliance with the budget and with the approvals of the user departments.