QCRH Guiding Principles Award 2008 - Exemplifying excellence and living the QCRH brand.Perform risk assessment annually; which encompasses four individually chartered banks, a lease company, and the holding company. Manage & train the audit department Develop audit programsEvaluate and monitor established internal controls, policies, and procedures (both written and practiced) for adequate asset safeguards, control of risks, and compliance along with compliance to management’s SOX documentationIssue written audit reportsDiscuss audit reports & recommendations with management, senior management and the Audit Committee