Audit risk alert: government auditing standards and single audit developments : strengthening audit integrity 2017/18

This text focuses on areas of change in audits performed under the Uniform Guidance, highlighting those areas which may be challenging or frequently misunderstood.

It also discusses emerging practice issues and current developments related to entities subject to an audit performed under Government Auditing Standards and the OMB Uniform Guidance, and provides information to help you identify significant risks that may affect an audit of entities receiving federal awards.

In addition, this alert provides a summary of proposed revisions to Government Auditing Standards as found in the exposure draft to assist you in keeping up to date on the proposed revisions to the Yellow Book.