An
audit is an examination and analysis of an organization,
program, function or activity. The auditor may inspect,
analyze, and verify records and obtain information
by interviews, questionnaires, and physical inspections.
The OACR audits are performed in accordance with
the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Auditing of the Institute of Internal Auditors. The audit
universe identified for the university closely
follows the university's mission and objectives.
The audit
process is an interactive one between the auditors
and management and staff of the activity being
audited. It is important for unit management and
staff to understand the process, its goals and
what is the unit's expected role in the process.
The list of questions
and answers we provide is an attempt to respond
to some common questions asked.
In our audits
we aspire to:
Facilitate
positive change.
Acknowledge
improvements and corrective action identified jointly
by management and the audit team.
Create
complete and balanced reports that attempt to identify
control strengths as well as weaknesses and management
accomplishments.