The Bureau of Internal Audit conducts internal audits designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The duties of the Bureau of Internal Audit include:
As public servants, there is a responsibility to the citizens of this state to conduct business with integrity, honesty, and accountability. Section 11 of the MDE Employee Policy and Procedures Manual describes the ethical obligation of all MDE employees. The most important thing that can be done if there is a genuine concern about unethical, inappropriate, or illegal behavior is to speak up. To electronically report any suspected fraudulent activity, MDE employees may complete and submit the Fraud, Waste and Abuse form. The form will be directed to the Bureau of Internal Audit for review and investigation. NOTE: State law grants certain protections to whistleblowers, and any retaliation against employees who report suspected fraud, waste and abuse is strictly prohibited (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-9-173).
Suspected fraud, waste and abuse may be reported directly to the Office of the State Auditor through their website at http://www.osa.state.ms.us/. The electronic form is located at http://www.osa.ms.gov/fraud/.