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Leveraging Technology in Data Analytics, Employee Retention, and Meeting Standards
Experience Responsible for information technology operations
at the OAG. Services provided include information systems
networking and security, application programming, hardware and software support, and audit data extraction, analysis, and support for OAG audits.
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the West Michigan Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
Experience Experienced auditor with over 14 years experience
in the audit industry, including Federal Government experience.
Senior Market Development Consultant at Wolters Kluwer
Works with organizations that are looking for software solutions to their audit, risk and compliance needs
Guest speaker for a variety of audit topics ranging from Audit Committee Reporting to Data Analytics.
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Speakers BioSpeakers Bio
Kimberly Jacobs, CPA, CISAChief Information Officer,Michigan Office of the Auditor General
Steven Zapolski CIA, CICASenior Market Development Consultant,Wolters Kluwer TeamMate
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OverviewOverview
• Data analytics, employee retention, emerging risk and changing standards.
• How do you leverage technology to stay on top of it all?• Come listen to how one CIO has navigated these waters over the last 30 years, as TeamMate’s Public Sector expert, Steven Zapolski interviews Kimberly Jacobs, CIO, Michigan Office of the Auditor General.
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Enhance a data analytics program with current technologies and strategies
• Apply tactics to increase employee retention
• Incorporate ways to leveraged technology to meet changing standards
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Presentation ObjectivesPresentation Objectives
• Maximizing data analytics with technology
• Strategies to retain employees
• Complying with standards
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Presentation AgendaPresentation Agenda
1. Know your Office
2. Understanding your source
3. Data access/preparation
4. Tools for analyzing data
5. Reporting results
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Developing a Data Analytics ProgramDeveloping a Data Analytics Program
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• Authority
• Operations
• Emerging risks
Know Your OfficeKnow Your Office
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Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
“The Auditor of State has responsibility for audits of counties, cities, school districts and other governmental subdivisions and is required to provide guidelines to CPA firms performing such audits. The Auditor of State is also responsible for examinations of cities not required to be audited. All audit and examination reports must be filed with the Auditor of State and are a public record.”
‐ Iowa Auditor of the State
“The SBOA has many statutory requirements.”‐ Indiana State Board of Accounts
Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
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Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
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Office: Iowa Auditor of the StateSize: 37Structure: The Office of Auditor of State includes three divisions, with the duties and responsibilities summarized as follows:
Administration DivisionFinancial Audit DivisionPerformance Investigation Division
Office: Indiana State Board of AccountsSize: 300Structure: Single Audit
Financial AuditCompliance EngagementReviewSpecial InvestigationAgreed‐Upon Procedure
Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
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“Office Size: 156 (Audits State level governments)• Financial Audits, including: • Statewide Single Audit• State of Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Performance Audits• Audit Finding Follow‐up• Attestation Engagements• Investigative Audits • Legislative Requests
Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
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• What will the impact of the CARES Act and Covid‐19 funds have on data analysis?
• What about other new or unassessed risks?
Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
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• Monthly reporting of Covid‐19 expenditures
• Questions on how the dollars will be tracked. (separately, as a part of a federal program, Other?)
• Flint Water Reporting
Know Your Office, continuedKnow Your Office, continued
Office Authority Operations Emerging Risks
Where is the information I need?
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Understanding your SourceUnderstanding your Source
• Statewide Integrated Government Management Application (SIGMA) ‐ FY18 to current
• MDHHS Database and Data Warehouse Data (CHAMPS, Bridges, MiSACWIS, etc.)
• Criminal history matches
• Death matches
• Prisoner information (Offender Management Network Information System (OMNI))
• Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Data
• Clarety ‐ Pension System
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Understanding Your Source, continuedUnderstanding Your Source, continued• HRMN Data (employ status, job title, position code, etc.)
• MAIN Financial Data prior to FY18
• Payroll Data prior to FY18 (Business Objects)
• Bureau Information Tracking System (BITS)
• Treasury Tax Data Warehouse Data
• Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI)
• Other agency database/systems
• 3rd Party Vendor Systems/Cloud Computing
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Data Access/PreparationData Access/PreparationData Access Data Clean Up Data Reconciliation
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• Data Access
• Data Clean Up
• Data Normalization
• Tools used:
• SPSS• TOAD• SQL Scripts• BI Query• Monarch
Data PreparationData Preparation
• ACL• Arbutus• Business Objects• TeamMate Analyzer
Core TeamAccesses the data and extracts, performs basic validation, and preps data for audit team.Has institutional knowledge, data analysis skills and auditing background.
Everyone ACL ARBUTUS Business Objects Excel Testing TeamMate Analytics
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• Specialist vs. what everyone needs to know
• Rotational program for data analytic teams
Analyzing DataAnalyzing Data
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TeamMate Touchstone StudyTeamMate Touchstone Study
• Start small
• Start with data that is less complex, smaller volume, and verifiable
• Work with what you have (skills inventory)
• Brainstorm with audit staff on possible data matches
• Document thoroughly for others to use
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Developing an Analytics ProgramDeveloping an Analytics Program
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ATTENDANCE CHECKATTENDANCE CHECK
• Identify your experience gaps• Communicate an experience path and expectations
• Examine how you are recruiting new staff
• Provide and receive feedback• Explore alternative options for job satisfaction
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Retain EmployeesRetain Employees
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Michigan Office of the Auditor GeneralAuditor Years of Service ‐ May 2020
Retain Employees – Identify the NeedRetain Employees – Identify the Need
• New Employee Mentoring Program Started in 2016 • Two Main Goals: Build relationships with all levels of staff Reinforce work competencies to ensure intentional and deliberate growth – “Passport Tool”
• In place for the first year of employment• All new employees have the same mentor to the first year to provide consistent support and knowledge transfer.
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Retain Employees – Passport ProgramRetain Employees – Passport Program
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Retain Employees – Passport ProgramRetain Employees – Passport Program
• Passport Program expanded in 2019• Creation of the “Auditor Bridge” document.• Mentoring program with focus on skills needed to be successful as a senior auditor and supervisor.
• Audit Bridge document is intended for employee self assessment and documentation for discussion with supervisors and mentors.
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Retain Employees – Auditor BridgeRetain Employees – Auditor Bridge
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Retain Employees – Auditor BridgeRetain Employees – Auditor Bridge
• AICPA published 2019 Trends Projected accounting enrollments decreasing by 4% from 2016 2017‐18 graduates down 4% for bachelors, masters and overall 2018 hiring was expected to increase 4%
• Consider the impact of the pandemic on enrollment, graduation, and hiring.
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Retain Employees – Staff RecruitmentRetain Employees – Staff Recruitment
• Revamped and updated recruiting information• Promote closer relationships with Universities Participate in academic committees and job fairs Have alumni present to classes and accounting clubs and societies
• Use Social Media to solicit applicants• Consider hiring temporary or limited contract staff• Consider other education specialties• Capitalize on internships and older demographics
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Retain Employees – Staff RecruitmentRetain Employees – Staff Recruitment
• Improve Communication Suggestion Box Employee Satisfaction Survey Scheduled and unscheduled communication Open door policy Team Building Opportunities
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Retain Employees – FeedbackRetain Employees – Feedback
• Address “pain” points Streamlining the report writing process and created report coordinator Release a six‐month plan to internal audit and department liaisons
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Retain Employees – Other OptionsRetain Employees – Other Options
• Provide additional opportunities Participation on special projects, workgroups Encourage membership and service with associations, peer review, etc. Training opportunities – as a presenter and an attendee
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Retain Employees – Other Options, continuedRetain Employees – Other Options, continued
• Assess and Analyze the changes• Use technology to inform staff of standard updates and implementation dates
• Implement the changes consistently
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Auditing Standards ChangesAuditing Standards Changes
Assess and Analyze the changes ALGA Crosswalk and PowerBI
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Auditing Standards ChangesAuditing Standards Changes
• Assess and Analyze the changes Office of Professional Practices – Quality Assurance (QA) monitors for changes in standards. One tool used is the NASACT Audit Review Guide for Performance Audit Checklist. QA notes changes and routes for comment to Audit Division Administrators Impact is access and changes are discussed and agreed upon.
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Auditing Standards ChangesAuditing Standards Changes
• Uses technology to inform staff of standard updates and implementation dates Weekly briefing notes Annual training Video Training Intranet Guidance
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Auditing Standards ChangesAuditing Standards Changes
• Implementation
Electronic Work Programs
Customized Excel/Word templates
Surveys/Risk Assessments
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Auditing Standards ChangesAuditing Standards Changes
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Auditing Standards Changes (Instruction Tab)Auditing Standards Changes (Instruction Tab)
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Auditing Standards Changes (Assessment Tab)Auditing Standards Changes (Assessment Tab)
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Auditing Standards Changes (Deficiencies Tab)Auditing Standards Changes (Deficiencies Tab)
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Auditing Standards Changes (Report Tab)Auditing Standards Changes (Report Tab)
• Technology is an integral part of business and leveraging its capabilities can have a positive impact data analysis and reporting, employee satisfaction and retention and application of standards for audits.
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Kimberly [email protected]
Steven Zapolski [email protected]
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers