Audit Services
The Office of University Audits provides various audit services throughout the University Community. Audit Services are scheduled and performed as a result of:
- Annual Audit Plan
- Management Request
- Fraud or Special Investigation
Audit Services are provided to the extent that staff and other resources are available.
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Type of Audit Service
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Description
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Compliance
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Audit of compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations or other internal or external standards. University Standard Practice Guide, UMHS Policies and Procedures and Hospitals and Health Centers Policies and Procedures are furnished to provide employees with access to operational policies and procedures that apply to their areas of responsibility. |
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Financial
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Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over revenue, expenses or assets of an organizational unit. |
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Investigation
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Confirm or refute indicators of problems such as embezzlement or conflict of interest.
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Operational
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Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency in which an organizational unit performs its core duties and responsibilities.
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Risk and Control Assessment
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Identify the major objectives of a unit or process and the level of assurance that the goals will be met and the risks controlled to achieve the objectives.
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University Audits also provides consultative services, upon request on a limited basis. These projects must be specifically defined and then approved by the Executive Director.
Also available from University Audits are some tools to help you improve controls within your office.
