Okaloosa County BOCC — May 3, 2016 — 5-3-16 International Internal Audit Awareness Month

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, internal auditing is a vital part of strengthening organizations and protecting stakeholders of both the public and private sectors; and WHEREAS, internal auditing helps identify and manage the organization’s risks and en- sure policies, procedures, and controls are in place and working appropriately; and WHEREAS, internal auditing is an increasingly sophisticated and complex activity re- quiring specialized knowledge, training, and education; and WHEREAS, internal auditing is an established profession, with a globally recognized code of ethics and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; and WHEREAS, The Institute of Internal Auditors, the internal audit profession’s most widely recognized advocate, educator, and provider of standards, guidance, and certifications, cele- brates its 75th anniversary in 2016; and WHEREAS, historically, the global internal audit profession promotes awareness about its value during the month of May each year; and WHEREAS, the contribution of internal auditors to the success of organizations and the global economy at large deserves our recognition and commendations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners for Okaloosa County, that we do hereby proclaim the Month of May as “International Internal Audit Awareness Month” in Okaloosa County and hereby invite citizens of Okaloosa County to join in recognizing pro- fessional internal auditors for their contributions. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3r d day of May, 2016. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ J D PEACOCK II CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT