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Checklist: preparing for the TEAC audit

  We have... Done Date
1. Been notified by TEAC that our Brief is auditable, and we have sent to TEAC multiple copies of the final Brief, with signed cover checklist, as instructed    
2. Submitted copy of the final, auditable Brief to state DOE, as appropriate    
3. Designated an audit coordinator    
4. With TEAC, scheduled the audit    
5. Coordinated audit information with state DOE representative, as appropriate    
6. Selected a local practitioner to be part of the audit visit; provided TEAC with the practitioner's cv and contact information    
7. Received auditors' cv's from TEAC    
8. Reviewed auditors' cv's and responded to TEAC    
9. Received from TEAC the call-for-comment letter/e-mail    
10. Distributed the call-for-comment letter/e-mail    
11. Made hotel reservations and local travel arrangements for the auditors    
12. Given TEAC the information about hotel and local travel    
13. Drafted a schedule for the audit visit    
14. Arranged for space for he auditors to work    
15. Reviewed audit schedule with TEAC and made changes as needed    
16. Established final, agreed-upon schedule    
17. Shared final, agreed-upon audit schedule with all those involved; scheduled interviews; communicated clearly dates, times, and space    
18. Assembled for the auditors all documentation and other evidence used to develop and write the Brief, including files, data, references, program and institution material, documentation for the internal audit    
19. Arranged for audit coordinator to be available while auditors are on site    
20. Arranged for administrative support for the auditors while on site (access to telephone, fax, copier, computer, secretarial services)    
21. Shared TEAC brochures or other materials with on campus who will be part of the audit but who are not familiar with TEAC    
22. Sent to TEAC any materials requested before the visit    
23. Sent to TEAC the program’s responses to any pre-audit tasks    
24. Received from TEAC the auditors’ summary of the case    
25. Reviewed the summary of the case    
26. Responded to the summary of the case    
27. Confirmed the details of the auditors’ travel, lodging, and on-campus schedule    
28. Reminded all involved with the audit about their role and responsibilities    
29. Had audit visit    
30. Have sent any requested material to TEAC    
31. Received the audit report    
32. Responded to the audit report    
33. Arranged to attend the Accreditation Panel meeting    
34. Received the invoice from TEAC    
35. Paid our audit costs    

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