The Audit Committee safeguards the financial integrity of the Department of Virginia by independently reviewing how DAV resources are recorded, reported, and overseen throughout the year. Composed of four members, including one representative from the Finance Committee (other than its chair or the Department Treasurer), the committee is charged with conducting the Department audit required by the National Annual Financial Report, ensuring that departmental accounts and reporting practices meet national standards and generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the committee carefully reviews Chapter Annual Financial Reports, offers feedback and recommendations to Chapter leaders, and helps identify corrective actions when needed so that every level of the Department remains fiscally accountable and transparent in support of our mission to serve disabled veterans and their families.