Terms Used In Iowa Code 11.11

  • Examination: means procedures that are less in scope than an audit but which are directed toward reviewing financial activities and compliance with legal requirements. See Iowa Code 11.1
  • Governmental subdivision: means cities and administrative agencies established by cities, hospitals or health care facilities established by a city, counties, county hospitals organized under chapters 347 and 347A, memorial hospitals organized under chapter 37, entities organized under chapter 28E, community colleges, area education agencies, and school districts. See Iowa Code 11.1
 The written report of the audit of a governmental subdivision shall include the auditor’s opinion as to whether a governmental subdivision’s financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or with an other comprehensive basis of accounting. As a part of conducting an audit of a governmental subdivision, an evaluation of internal control and tests for compliance with laws and regulations shall be performed. As part of conducting an audit of a governmental subdivision, an examination of the governmental subdivision’s compliance with the reporting requirements of section 331.403, subsection 3, or section 384.22, subsection 2, if applicable, shall be performed.