Resources

Definition of office objectives and scope, responsibility and authority, and independence.

More detailed guidance on internal controls for financial management with specifics regarding Audit expectations.

Use this worksheet to assist in identifying all financial activity objects (FAO) within a department and the analysis, review and reconciliation controls appropriate for each one.  See Appendix B.

Common examples of fraud, typical contributing factors, best practices to avoid fraud, and how to detect and report fraud when necessary

Audit term definitions, a description of roles and responsibilities, goals of best practice internal controls, common weaknesses in financial processes and how to avoid them, and answers to your internal control questions.

Helpful information regarding the reasons for auditing, types of audits and their scope, and details on the audit process.

Review the policy on taxable reimbursements for moving and relocation expenses. This policy will adhere to and be in conformity with relevant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules/regulations at all times…

Explore an overview of University Audit’s expectations regarding procedures for a key Effort Reporting Policy provision.

Definitions of terms and an introduction to internal control procedures including analysis, review, and reconciliation measures necessary to mitigate risk in financial management for each Financial Activity Object (FAO).

Definitions of terms and an introduction to internal control procedures including analysis, review, and reconciliation measures necessary to mitigate risk in financial management for each Financial Activity Object (FAO).