Mission

To provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. To help the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. In doing so, we will be considered among the leaders in our profession by providing an environment rewarding diversity, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and open communication.

Our complete charter can be found at the following link:  Audit Charter (PDF)

Reporting Structure

Audit Services reports functionally to the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees and administratively to the President. These reporting relationships assure departmental independence, promote comprehensive audit coverage, and assure appropriate consideration of audit recommendations. The Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee defines the responsibilities of Audit Services and approves all decisions regarding the appointment or removal of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). The CAE communicates and interacts directly with the committee as necessary.

Audit Services is authorized to review all records of the university and related organizations and has full and complete access to all activities, records, property, and personnel reasonably necessary to perform the responsibilities of this function. Audit Services has no direct responsibility or any other authority over the areas it reviews.

Our complete reporting structure can be found at the following link: Reporting Structure (PDF)