The Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and provides customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.
Internal auditing (IA) helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. IA provides independent analyses, appraisals, and recommendations about the adequacy and effectiveness of a state agency's system of internal control policies and procedures and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
IA assurance services include audits categorized as: financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, effectiveness, and investigations. Consulting services are also provided by IA offering advisory and related program activities, the nature and scope of which are agreed upon with the agency management and are intended to add value and improve an organization's operations. Consulting services include counsel, advice, facilitation, and training.
Audit Reports
Annual Reports
Audit Plans
The State Auditor's Office investigates allegations of illegal acts and improprieties involving any entity that receives funds from the state.
Meaningful transparency leads to greater accountability.