St. Louis County Auditor

AUDITOR'S OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of the County Auditor is to assist all members of the St. Louis County Council, County Executive, County Directors, and other Elected Officials in the effective execution of their responsibilities.

This will be accomplished by providing them with independent analysis, appraisals, recommendations and pertinent comments concerning policies, practices, procedures, controls, safeguard of assets and quality and efficiency of performance in County Government.

In fulfilling this mission, the County Auditor:

• Reviews and appraises the soundness and adequacy operations, and promotes effective control at reasonable cost;



• Evaluates the extent of compliance with established policies, practices, and procedures, and promotes improvements as required;



• Reviews the level to which assets are accounted for and protected from loss;



• Appraises the reliability and accuracy of management data and information;



• Assesses the quality of performance; and



• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

This process is intended to help improve St. Louis County operations, fiscal accountability and taxpayer services, and to help educate citizens and policymakers regarding the operations of their government.

The County Auditor is directly responsible to the St. Louis County Council. This reporting relationship is critical to maintaining the County Auditor's independence and impartiality.