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Appendix C Amplifying Questions

Audit Stewardship

  1. A study of audit practices prior to contract initiation to determine the following:
    1. How are financial evaluations made to obtain the best outcome for funds invested?
    2. How can the government receive the best value for the public?
    3. How does the government determine whether or not the proposing company has the resources to perform the project?
    4. How does the government evaluate proposal costs?
    5. How does the government decide on the sale and valuation of state assets?
  2. An investigation of innovative audit reporting methods used to advise agencies on the mitigation of risk in the event of project difficulties.

Audit Oversight

  1. A study of audit practices during contract periods, which include the following:
    1. Evaluation of work performed.
    2. Project costing standards.
    3. Distribution of profits from concessions.
    4. Compliance with contract provisions.
    5. Evaluation of overall price and quality of services received.
  2. A study of audit practices after contract periods, which include the following:
    1. Evaluation of work performed.
    2. Project costing standards.
    3. Distribution of profits from concessions.
    4. Compliance with contract provisions.
    5. Evaluation of overall price and quality of services received.
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