To fill a critical vacancy, an internal auditor is assigned temporarily to a nonaudit role...

The chief audit executive (CAE) should review all work performed by the auditor during her temporary assignment to ensure no impairments.

The CAE may conduct audits in the purchasing department during the auditor's temporary assignment.

The auditor should obtain the CAE's approval as to the nature and scope of the duties she is permitted to perform during her temporary assignment.

Any work performed by the auditor during her temporary assignment must conform to the internal audit charter.