INTERNAL

AUDIT
PLAN
Project or System Name
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Month, Year

Revision Sheet

Revision Sheet
Release No.
Rev. 0
Rev. 1

Date
5/30/00
4/10/02

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Revision Description
Internal Audit Plan Template and Checklist
Conversion to WORD 2000 format

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Internal Audit Plan

Authorization Memorandum

I have carefully assessed the Internal Audit Plan for the (System Name). This document has been
completed in accordance with the requirements of the HUD System Development Methodology.
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION - Please check the appropriate statement.
______ The document is accepted.
______ The document is accepted pending the changes noted.
______ The document is not accepted.
We fully accept the changes as needed improvements and authorize initiation of work to proceed. Based
on our authority and judgment, the continued operation of this system is authorized.
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NAME
Project Leader

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DATE

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NAME
Operations Division Director

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DATE

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NAME
Program Area/Sponsor Representative

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DATE

_______________________________
NAME
Program Area/Sponsor Director

_____________________
DATE

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Notification Letter Guidelines

NOTE TO AUTHOR: Highlighted, italicized text throughout this template is provided solely as
background information to assist you in creating this document. Please delete all such text, as well as the
instructions in each section, prior to submitting this document. ONLY YOUR PROJECT-SPECIFIC
INFORMATION SHOULD APPEAR IN THE FINAL VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT.
The Internal Audit Plan, developed by the Inspector Generals (IG) staff, verifies involvement, which may
range from review of completed work to active audit participation in system activities. The project
manager must formally notify the IG of the existence of the project at the Define stage of the system
development lifecycle, and again at the Build and Evaluate stages to update the list of deliverables.
The project leader fills in the following notification letter template and forwards to the IG.
Introduction
(Project Name) (PCAS Number) (System ID) has transitioned from the Initiate to the Define phase of the
system development lifecycle.
System Overview
Provide a brief system overview description.
Points of Contact
Provide a list of the points of organizational contact.
Schedule Dates
Provide the start date of the Define phase. In subsequent updates, provide the start dates of the Build and
Evaluate phases.
Deliverable List
For each phase (Define, Design, Build, and Evaluate), provide a list of deliverables to be completed.

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INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Scope.................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 System Overview..............................................................................................................................1
1.4 Project References...........................................................................................................................2
1.5 Acronyms and Abbreviations.........................................................................................................2
1.6 Points of Contact.............................................................................................................................2
1.6.1 Information...................................................................................................................................................2
1.6.2 Coordination..................................................................................................................................................2

2.0 AUDIT PROCESS...............................................................................................................................1

2.1 Type of Internal Audit ...................................................................................................................1
2.2 Internal Audit Subject....................................................................................................................1
2.3 Roles and Responsibilities..............................................................................................................1
2.4 Method of Internal Audit...............................................................................................................1
2.5 Schedule...........................................................................................................................................1
3.0 EVALUATION.....................................................................................................................................1
3.1 Strategy............................................................................................................................................1
3.2 Metrics.............................................................................................................................................1

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General Information

1.0

Internal Audit Plan

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 General Information

This section is an Internal Audit Plan template to be completed by the Inspector Generals office. The
Project Manager is not responsible for completing this template.

1.0

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1

Purpose

Describe the purpose of the Internal Audit Plan.

1.2

Scope

Describe the scope of the Internal Audit Plan as it relates to the project.

1.3

System Overview

Provide a brief system overview description as a point of reference for the remainder of the document. In
addition, include the following:

Responsible organization

System name or title

System code

System category

Major application: performs clearly defined functions for which there is a readily
identifiable security consideration and need

General support system: provides general ADP or network support for a variety
of users and applications

Operational status

Operational

Under development

Undergoing a major modification

System environment and special conditions

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1.0 General Information

1.4

Project References

Provide a list of the references that were used in preparation of this document. Examples of references
are:

1.5

Previously developed documents relating to the project

Documentation concerning related projects

HUD standard procedures documents

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Provide a list of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this document and the meaning of each.

1.6

Points of Contact

1.6.1 Information
Provide a list of the points of organizational contact (POCs) that may be needed by the document user for
informational and troubleshooting purposes. Include type of contact, contact name, department, telephone
number, and e-mail address (if applicable). Points of contact may include, but are not limited to, helpdesk
POC, development/maintenance POC, and operations POC.

1.6.2 Coordination
Provide a list of organizations that require coordination between the project and its specific support
function (e.g., installation coordination, security, etc.). Include a schedule for coordination activities.

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2.0 Audit Process

2.0

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AUDIT PROCESS

2.0 Audit Process

2.0

AUDIT PROCESS

2.1

Type of Internal Audit

Identify the type of Internal Audit being completed. (e.g., financial, performance, operational)

2.2

Internal Audit Subject

Identify the subject area and/or organization to be audited.

2.3

Roles and Responsibilities

Identify roles and responsibilities for each organization and management area within each organization
that will influence the Internal Audit of the project.

2.4

Method of Internal Audit

Explain the Internal Audit Process. Include descriptions and sources of forms and checklists that will be
used for the Internal Audit.

2.5

Schedule

Identify and describe all activities and events associated with the Internal Audit. List all deliverables.

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3.0 Evaluation

3.0

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EVALUATION

3.0 Evaluation

3.0

EVALUATION

3.1

Strategy

Describe the strategy used, which will result in a successful audit.

3.2

Metrics

Describe how Internal Audits will be measured, and the results analyzed.

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