1. An Introduction to Office of University Audit

2. Mission Statement To provide audit and advisory services to the University Community by assessing risks, analyzing controls, and ensuring that business practices are effective, efficient, and compliant with University and regulatory policies.

3. Organization Chart

4. Strategic Plan Enhance Relationships with All of Our Various Clients Focus on Clients’ Business Objectives Balance Between Traditional Audits and Advisory Services Skills Development and Resource Allocation

5. Professional Development

6. Audit Strategy The goal is to move away from after-the-fact audits to a more proactive, pre-emptive auditing model. Focus our efforts on essence of good management practices versus mechanics. Assist institution in building capacity to absorb change. Improve and validate performance, underwriting quality in the decision making process and asking questions which fresh eyes can do.

7. The Four Cornerstones Organization and Culture People and Skills Policies and Procedures Systems and Technology

8. Portfolio of Services Business Process Reviews Sponsored Research Reviews Operational Reviews Information Technology Reviews Construction Post- Completion Audits Service Provider Agreement Audits Consultation Leadership Positions Presentations

9. Visit Our Web Page Best Practices Section –Inventory Management –Travel and Conferences –Record Retention –Controls to Minimize Fraud in a Cash Receipts Environment Other Useful Items –Internal Controls - What They Are –Frequently Asked Questions http://listener.uis.rochester.edu/audit/

10. Questions and Feedback