September 2014

When there’s a serious breakdown in controls, sooner or later someone will pose the inevitable question of “where were the internal auditors?” It’s not just a […]

As internal auditors, we understand the importance of a strong tone at the top. It defines an organization’s culture and often the organization itself. A strong […]

When customers are unhappy, most organizations will scramble to fix the situation. As the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, even when a […]

When federal whistleblowers rules were enacted, it was understood that even internal auditors could be eligible under certain conditions. But the first payout ever – $300,000 […]

I was fortunate during my tenure as inspector general of the Tennessee Valley Authority and deputy inspector general of the U.S. Postal Service to have boards […]