TAHC audit subcommittee approves information-resources audit and updated internal audit charter

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) audit subcommittee approved an internal audit of information resources and adopted an updated internal audit charter at a Feb. 25, 2025 meeting.

The internal audit, presented by Rufus Mundy, found that the agency has implemented security controls but lacks documented, formal risk-assessment processes and has not formally designated an information security officer (ISO). The subcommittee voted to accept the audit report and to approve revisions to the internal audit charter that align the agency’s audit function with Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.

The audit presentation said the review focused on compliance with Texas Administrative Code, chapter 202 (TAC 202), which sets minimum information security and cybersecurity responsibilities for state agencies. Mundy told the committee that the agency has controls for approving access to…