
MSG can be contracted to conduct internal audits for companies in the Gary IN area. These audits supplement the work of their regular staffs and raise the bar on their auditing procedures.
Scope of work:
The scope of the proposed internal auditing project consists of – but is not limited to – the following elements:1. Internal Audit Plan
2. Internal audit of entire system Identifying
a. Nonconformance (List provided during audit)
b. Observations / Recommendations
c. Opportunities for continuous Improvement
3. Potential Best Practice
4. Audit report and nonconformances identified
5. Corrective action guidance
6. Entire system to be audited once per year unless documented differently
7. Areas audited will be based on past performance, importance.
8. Additional audits may be required based on area performance and can be performed by Management Solutions Group or Internal personnel. Management Solutions Group will provide guidance.
Deliverables:
1. Revised Internal audit procedure to include the contracting internal audits
2. Internal audit plan
3. Internal audit report
4. Signed Training Records for guides for Internal Audit when Requested
5. Clearly defined written nonconformances, Observations, and Recommendations
6. Corrective action guidance
7. Corrective action review and signoff (Guidance given offsite)
Customer Requirements:
1. Provide Management Solutions Group with defined business objectives for incorporation into audit plan.
2. Management team to attend Internal audit opening and closing meeting
3. Management team to commit to timeframes for closing non-conformances with corrective action at closing meeting.
4. Corrective action review, closeout and verification
The City of Gary has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Indianapolis Housing Agency to implement a new homebuyer assistance program called the Hoosier Homes Program. Repeat and first-time homebuyers can receive down payment assistance grants with their home mortgages.
The Hoosier Homes Program is available to anyone purchasing a home in the City of Gary whose income does not exceed 140% of Lake County’s median income ($105,700). This program offers just another option for expanding single family home purchases in the city.
The City of Gary remains committed to cultivating a thriving community through programs that support homeownership and offer a broad range of housing choice.