Types of Audit Services
Assurance Services
Assurance services are objective reviews of evidence for the purpose of providing an independent assessment. The scope and nature of assurance services includes reviewing and evaluating for: operational efficiencies and effectiveness; reliability of financial and operational systems; adequacy and clarity of policies and procedures; compliance with university policy and state and federal law; safeguarding of assets; and accomplishment of objectives and goals.
Consulting Services
Consulting services are advisory and other service activities include counsel, advice, facilitation, process design and limited training. The objective of consulting services is to add value in the development or modification of processes, procedures, and controls to minimize risk and achieve objectives. The nature and scope of particular consulting services are agreed upon with management. Internal Audit will not assume management’s responsibilities in order to maintain appropriate objectivity and independence.
Special Investigations
Investigations evaluate allegations of unethical business practices and financial and operational misconduct to determine if allegations are substantiated and to prevent future occurrences.
Follow-up Engagements
Follow-up engagements evaluate plans and actions taken to correct reported conditions.