Erin Morgan

• Performs operational, financial and compliance audits for all business units in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Partners with management to mitigate identified risks to ensure compliance and improve organizational performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive audit plans, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Mitigates risks associated with fraud by designing and executing specialized audit tests targeting high-risk areas.
• Improves team performance by providing ongoing training, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
• Ensures adherence to professional standards in all aspects of the audit process, upholding the integrity of audit work performed.

• Streamlined audit processes by developing comprehensive audit programs and guidelines for various business units.
• Reduced operational risks through regular audits, identification of process gaps, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Enhanced internal audit efficiency by implementing risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Ensured the Internal Audit activity is in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (the Standards) by which it adheres. This was achieved by:

· integrated the Standards into engagements, from planning through completion;

· ensured organizational independence by reporting administratively to management and functionally directly to the Commission;

· regularly communicated to senior management, the CLO Commission and Internal Audit Committee audit reports and/or organizational issues that arise during an engagement, as dictated by the Standards.

• Accountable for training and providing guidance to Internal Audit personnel concerning engagements, CPE and adhering to the Standards.

• Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
• Lead performance audits to evaluate the CLO’s actual performance as compared with the goals and objectives set by senior leadership.
• Conducted operational audits to evaluate whether or not internal controls are sufficient and working as intended, operating procedures are being performed consistently and efficiently, and activities within the company are in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Planned the 2019 audit cycle, including updating audit charter, anti-fraud policy and reviewing both the IIA’s standards and Oklahoma statutes for updates.

• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
• Conducted financial and contract compliance audits of DHS third-party contractors.
• Directed performance audits of OKDHS divisions and institutions.
• Detected and researched noncompliance with contracts, laws, or regulations.
• Evaluated compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks and protecting organizational reputation.