DAFPD65-3 — Audit Services

DAFPD65-3 governs Department of the Air Force audit policy, services, access, recommendations, and organizational responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD65-3
  • Title: AUDIT SERVICES
  • Date: 2023-05-23

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The publication addresses internal audit authority, audit coverage, auditor independence, audit access, and the resolution of findings and recommendations. It requires audit services to follow Government Auditing Standards and requires DAF management to implement agreed-upon recommendations and correct deficiencies within established estimated completion dates.

Applies to: This directive applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF issuances.

Topics covered

  • Internal audit services
  • Audit coverage
  • Auditor independence
  • Audit access
  • Audit recommendations
  • Audit findings and disagreements

Questions and answers

Who provides internal audit services to the Department of the Air Force?

The Air Force Audit Agency, under the guidance and direction of the Auditor General, is the sole provider of internal audit services to the DAF. (paragraph 1)

What DAF activities and personnel are subject to audit?

All DAF organizations, functions, activities, operations, and their assigned personnel, including nonappropriated fund instrumentalities and programs supporting overseas contingency operations, are subject to audit. (paragraph 1)

What access must auditors receive to execute audits?

DAF management will ensure that auditors with the necessary security and related clearances have full and unrestricted access to all personnel, records, equipment, facilities, information systems, networks, databases, or other DAF resources needed to execute audits. (paragraph 1)

What standards govern Air Force Audit Agency audit services?

Conducts audits, attestations, external peer reviews, and other related services according to Government Auditing Standards. (paragraph 2)

How are activities selected for audit?

Selects activities for audit based on internal risk assessments, management requests, and resource availability. (paragraph 2)

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