Department of Internal Audit

Office of Internal Audit

Our Vision

To be regarded as a valued resource by Council, Metro Management, staff and our audit clients by:

  • Applying audit work effort commensurate with perceived risk
  • Consistently identifying significant issues so there are “no surprises”
  • Creating continuous “early warming” control monitoring mechanisms
  • Improving the transparency of Metro operations
  • Educating the Metro community on the importance of effective internal control measure and risk management
  • Pursuing professional advancement and sharing knowledge and experience with Metro Management and our peers.

Office Mission

The Metropolitan Office of Internal Audit is an independent appraisal agency established to ensure and enhance the integrity, equality, accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency of service activities, and to pursue an atmosphere of honesty and mutual trust within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

[Fraud Hotline]

Fraud Hotline

If you observe an agency director or employee engaging in any activity which you consider to be illegal, improper, or wasteful

  • Step 1: Connect to the Internet from a computer
  • Step 2: Type nashville.silentwhistle.com into the address bar and hit Enter

Or Call 1-888-484-6976 (toll-free)

Suggestion box

Suggestion Box

Suggestions on how Metro can increase efficiencies, generate new revenues, make effective changes to service delivery or recommend future audits.

  • Step 1: Connect to the Internet from a computer
  • Step 2: Type nashville.silentwhistle.com into the address bar and hit Enter

Mark Swann
Metropolitan Auditor
222 Third Avenue North, Suite 401
Nashville, TN 37201

(615) 862-6158 Phone
(615) 862-6425 FAX
Mark.Swann@nashville.gov