Lack of data is a reason to use the audit process, rather than an excuse not to.

Nor does it require significant federal involvement in the audit process.

The authority said the audit process had cost $2.3 million worth of its employees' time and labor, yet accomplished nothing.

"This kind of response to a legitimate audit process could only lead us to believe the agency has something to hide," he said.

Through the audit process, the experts said, Government investigators are able to make certain findings about a few areas of concern.

"There's a lot more to it than meets the eye," he said of the audit process.

We may examine your records as part of our audit process.

More frequent disclosure will drive the nature of the audit process.

"The audit process fell behind, and we share that responsibility."

The audit process can be effective in improving clinical performance.