Collection Improvement Program (CIP) Audit Department

Office of Court Administration

The CIP Audit department performs audits of mandatory collections programs implemented by cities and counties under the authority granted in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP), Title 2, Chapter 103, Article 103.0033. The audits consist of tests to determine compliance with the requirements established in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 1, Part 8, Chapter 175, Subchapter A, §175.3. The department also conducts collection rate reviews, pursuant to CCP, Section 103.0033(f).

CIP Audit was transferred to OCA from the State Comptroller's Office, effective September 1, 2011, as authorized in House Bill 2949, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, and Senate Bill 1, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session.

2013 AUDIT PLAN

CIP Audit has completed the FY2013 Risk Assessment and Audit Plan. The projects CIP Audit plans to perform during FY2013 are included in the 2013 Audit Plan. To review the Audit Plan, click here.

REPORTS

The final reports for the Compliance Engagements and Rate Reviews are posted on our website. If you would like to review any report CIP Audit has issued, click here.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding the compliance engagements or rate reviews, feel free to contact us. For contact information, click here.

CIP TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any questions about implementing a Collections Improvement Program, please contact the CIP Technical Support Department. For contact information, click here.

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Updated: 07-Dec-2012