Mission Statement:

Internal Auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations.  The function exists to support management and the Board of Regents in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.  In this supportive role, Internal Auditing provides analyses, counsel, recommendations and other relevant information relating to risk exposures to improve the control environment and governance processes regarding: 

• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information

• Effectiveness and efficiency of operations

• Safeguarding of assets

• Compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.

The purpose, authority and responsibilities of Internal Auditing are summarized in the Department’s Charter, which is approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents and the Officers of the University.