What do we do?

We conduct financial, performance, and investigative audits, as well as other non-audit services, for all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions of the State.

• Financial audits are audits of the fair presentation of financial statements.  Like a CPA firm, we issue an independent auditor’s opinion. Annually, we audit the State’s financial statements and its Statewide use of federal dollars.
• Performance audits, including IT audits, are audits of the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.  They provide findings and recommendations that address identified weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.  We conduct audits of programs such as Child Protective Services, Veteran Homes, Network and Cybersecurity, Marijuana Licensing, and Virtual Education.
• Investigative audits are limited in scope to specific allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse. We have audited issues related to improper use of State resources and contracting irregularities.

Our audits provide a positive impact on the State of Michigan operations and policies and help improve the safety and welfare of the State’s citizens. Our reports are often cited during legislative hearings and by the media. For example, audits of high media interest led to the following articles:

Audit Criticizes State’s Security Protocol Around Use of COVID-19 Funds (The Detroit News) and Audit of Child Protective Services Finds Pattern of Failure to Meet Requirements (Michigan Radio).

If you would like to learn more about our office or see reports we have published, please visit our Web site at audgen.michigan.gov. You can also check out our YouTubeChannel at https://www.youtube.com/@MIAUDGEN/videos for more information on the OAG.