BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION
INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS:
Internal auditors help their organizations meet their objectives by monitoring risks and ensuring that controls in place are adequate to mitigate those risks; and
WHEREAS:
Internal auditing is a vital part of strengthening organizations and protecting stakeholders in both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS:
Internal auditing is an increasingly sophisticated and complex activity that requires specialized knowledge, training, and education. Certified Internal Auditors are members of a recognized professional group who have earned the only professional designation for internal auditors that is recognized worldwide; and
WHEREAS:
This year, the Institute of Internal Auditors celebrates its 75th anniversary; and
WHEREAS:
Internal Audit Awareness Week recognizes and promotes the contributions of internal auditors and their effect on the well-being of the organizations global economy; now
THEREFORE:
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim May 16-22, 201 6, as INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS WEEK in Georgia.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 16th day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen.
GOVERNOR
ATTEST
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CHIEF OF STAFF