Audit Buzz – March 2026:   In this issue, Office of Auditor General (OAG) summarizes the March 2 Audit Committee meeting; continues the Coffee and Compliance Series  and shares information on an upcoming training opportunity between OAG and Office of Professional Learning on April 24 (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Audit Buzz – February 2026:   In this issue, Office of Auditor General (OAG) discusses our external peer review; provides the first article in the Coffee and Compliance Series  and shares information on an upcoming training opportunity between OAG and Office of Professional Learning on April 24, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Audit Buzz – January 2026:   In this issue, Office of Auditor General (OAG) provides an update on the January 5 ^th Audit Committee meeting; includes an article on Navigating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Buzz  and an upcoming training opportunity between OAG and Office of Professional Learning on April 24, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Audit Buzz – November 2025:  In this issue, Office of Auditor General (OAG) provides an update on the November 17 Audit Committee meeting; includes an article on Auditor Independence and an upcoming training opportunity between OAG and Office of Procurement Services on January 9, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Audit Buzz – October 2025 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG discusses the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) Risk assessment process and provides an article on Understanding the Value of Audit Peer Review,   and our October 17 NASBA training opportunity.

Audit Buzz – September 2025 Issue:  Here is our first issue of Audit Buzz for the new school year! In this issue, OAG provides an update on current engagements that were presented at the September 15 Audit Committee meeting, an article on Look from both sides – Finance Technician to Auditor, and an upcoming training collaboration between OAG and the Office of the Comptroller on October 24 at 9 a.m.  For the training, currently we are at full capacity, however, please register to get on the waiting list in case someone withdraws. 

Audit Buzz – June 2025 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG includes the Construction and Renovation Contracting Process Audit, Hiring Audit, several Business Process Audit Reports, an article on Who Develops Framework for Checks and Balances,  our celebration of the May Internal Audit Awareness Month, auditors at work, and our July 18, 2025 NASBA training opportunity.  Audit Buzz will take a short break in the summer; and we will return in the fall!

Audit Buzz – April 2025 Issue :  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, Office of Auditor General (OAG) includes Business Process Audits, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Risk Assessment and Proposed Audit Plan Presentation and the FY Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Continuous Monitoring results, an article on a 2024 scandalous fraud case, our celebration of the May Internal Audit Awareness Month, and a training opportunity.

Audit Buzz – March 2025 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG includes the Procurement Process Audit report, Student Disciplinary Audit report, and updates from the March 17 Audit Committee meeting. Please take a moment to read our article on Understanding and Preventing Time Fraud in the Workplace : and our upcoming celebration of the Mary Internal Audit Awareness Month.

Audit Buzz – February 2025 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG includes an article of Understanding the Three Lines of Defense ; and offers a training opportunity, Bridging Payroll and Audit: Tools for Excellence, for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.

Audit Buzz – January 2025 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements; provides highlights the Office of Auditor General's (OAG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Annual Report, explains What’s the Difference Between Findings, Observations, and Exceptions  in the Knowledge Hive; and offers a training opportunity for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.

Audit Buzz – November 2024 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements; explains Accountability and the Five E's in the Knowledge Hive; and offers a training opportunity for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.

Audit Buzz – October 2024 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements; discusses the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Risk Assessment process; explains What is the Difference Between an Auditor and a Fraud Investigator in the Knowledge Hive; and offers a training opportunity for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.

Audit Buzz – September 2024 Issue:  In this issue, OAG provides an update on current engagements; discusses an article related to  Delayed Deposits; highlights recent events; and introduces a new hire - Information Technology Auditor.

Audit Buzz – June 2024 Issue: This will be the last issue of Audit Buzz before school starts in the Fall.  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Risk Assessment and Proposed Audit Plan along with current engagements, explains the 5C's of an audit finding in the Knowledge Hive, offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees, and advertises for a School Board Audit Committee community member position.

Audit Buzz – May 2024 Issue: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements, celebrates Internal Audit Awareness Month and offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees. 

Audit Buzz – April 2024 Issue: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG provides an update on current engagements, discusses “ The Vital Role of Hotlines in Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse ” in the Knowledge Hive; and promotes the upcoming Internal Audit Awareness Month (May 22 celebration at the Gatehouse Café from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and May 15 online scavenger hunt). Stay up to date with Office of Auditor General's (OAG) current and future work by subscribing to  Audit Buzz . 

Audit Buzz – March 2024 Issue:  this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG explains the risk assessment and audit plan process, discusses “ What is Risk ” in the Knowledge Hive; and promotes the upcoming Internal Audit Awareness Month.  There is no meeting with the Audit Committee in March. Stay up to date with Office of Auditor General's (OAG) current and future work by subscribing to Audit Buzz . 

Audit Buzz – February 2024 Issue:  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG highlights the key take-aways at the February Audit Committee meeting; explains about “ Audit Integrity - Ensuring Audit Independence ” in the Knowledge Hive; and offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees. Stay up to date with Office of Auditor General's (OAG) current and future work by subscribing to Audit Buzz . 

Audit Buzz – January 2024 Issue: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG summarizes the status of current engagements; promotes the Fraud, Waste and Abuse hotline; offers a training opportunity; and explains what happens after you see something, say something in the Knowledge Hive. Stay up to date with Office of Auditor General's (OAG) current and future work by subscribing to Audit Buzz . 

Audit Buzz – December 2023 Issue: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG summarizes the status of current engagements; gives special thanks to Audit Committee School Board members; explains the risk assessment and audit plan process in the Knowledge Hive; and highlights the recent hire of an audit intern within Office of Auditor General (OAG).

Audit Buzz – November 2023 Issue: In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG summarizes the key take-aways from the November 1 Audit Committee meeting; explains the fraud triangle in the Knowledge Hive; and offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.

Audit Buzz – October 2023 Issue: .  In this issue of the Audit Buzz, OAG summarizes the key take-aways from the October 4 Audit Committee meeting; provides ways to use professional skepticism in K-12 environment in the Knowledge Hive; recognizes the Audit Committee citizen members; shares OAG's recent events; and offers a training opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees.