Q: Why
was I selected?
A: If you are like
many directors or department heads, you may
not have requested an internal audit. The university
conducts a regular, ongoing examination of
its internal controls, and, as part of this
process, OACR conducts about 20 audits annually.
Q: What
is the typical audit length?
A: Audits can last
from a few weeks to several months. The auditor
assigned to your unit will give you a reasonable
estimate of the time she or he needs to complete
the audit.
Q: What
should I expect?
A: An OACR representative
will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss
the scope of the review and the logistics of
conducting the audit. At this initial meeting,
you should take the opportunity to discuss any
concerns or questions that you may have and determine
how you can provide input to facilitate the review
process. A typical audit has several stages,
including preliminary research, data collection
and analysis, review, report preparation and
distribution, and follow-up. Please refer to Audit
Process for details.
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