Internal Audit serves as a proactive partner with Augusta University management.

Our goal is to enhance internal controls and compliance while supporting the University’s core values of Collegiality, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Integrity and Leadership. Internal Audit works to identify and mitigate risks which may impair the University’s ability to achieve its core values. The Office Internal Audit (OIA) provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services to the University.

 

Contact Us

Office of Internal Audit

1120 15th Street, HS-3135
Augusta, Georgia 30912-7900

706-721-2661

Internal_Audit@augusta.edu

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Internal Audit is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. Internal Audit aims to help the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Office of Internal Audit Core Values

Goals and Strategies

  • Develop and maintain a state of the art audit framework which assures audit effectiveness.
  • Support major enterprise systems development and process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop an Annual Audit Plan
  • Develop a schedule to meet the Operating Audit Plan
  • Perform scheduled audits.
  • Report audit result to senior management and the Audit Committee Board Members.
  • Perform follow-up reviews of audit recommendations.

Code of Ethics

Integrity

 

Internal auditors shall:

  • Perform their work with honesty, diligence, and responsibility.

  • Observe the law and make disclosures expected by the law and the profession.

  • Not knowingly be a party to any illegal activity, or engage in acts that are discreditable to the profession of internal auditing or to the organization. 

  • Respect and contribute to the legitimate and ethical objectives of the organization.

Objectivity

 

Internal auditors shall:

  • Not participate in any activity or relationship that may impair or be presumed to impair their unbiased assessment. This participation includes those activities or relationships that may be in conflict with the interests of the organization.

  • Not accept anything that may impair or be presumed to impair their professional judgment.

  • Disclose all material facts known to them that, if not disclosed, may distort the reporting of activities under review.

Confidentiality

 

Internal auditors shall:

  • Not participate in any activity or relationship that may impair or be presumed to impair their unbiased assessment. This participation includes those activities or relationships that may be in conflict with the interests of the organization.

  • Not accept anything that may impair or be presumed to impair their professional judgment.

  • Disclose all material facts known to them that, if not disclosed, may distort the reporting of activities under review.

  • Be prudent in the use and protection of information acquired in the course of their duties.
  • Not use information for any personal gain or in any manner that would be contrary to the law or detrimental to the legitimate and ethical objectives of the organization.

Competency

 

Internal auditors shall:

  • Engage only in those services for which they have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience.

  • Perform internal auditing services in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

  • Continually improve their proficiency and the effectiveness and quality of their services.

What Does Internal Audit Do?

The Office of Internal Audit's purpose is to support the mission and vision of Augusta University.  Our office schedules audits, advisory services, and departmental reviews in several ways.  Most audits and departmental reviews are chosen based on an annual risk assessment that considers such factors as management-identified risks, audit sensitivity, internal control structure, last audit performed, public disclosure implications, etc.  The University System of Georgia and institutional management may request specific audits and reviews.  The audits may include:

  • Examination of financial transaction for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies
  • Evaluation of institutional policies and procedures for adequate internal controls
  • Determination of the level of compliance with required institutional policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and government relations
  • Verification of assets and the controls that protect them
  • Evaluation of operations and cost efficiency

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