University of the Pacific

Office of Internal Audit

About Us

The Office of Internal Audit is responsible for:

  • Providing management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents with independent and objective assurance and consulting services
  • Adding value and improving University operations

The Office of Internal Audit will:

  • Work with you to manage risks, improve processes, and evaluate compliance
  • Help you achieve your unit's objectives

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What We Do  

  • Develop and implement an audit plan based on a university-wide risk assessment
  • Review automated and manual controls supporting accounting, financial, and operating procedures
  • Review the means for safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets 
  • Assess the efficiency with which resources are used
  • Evaluate operations to determine:
  • If they are functioning efficiently and effectively
  • If they are operating in accordance with management's intent with appropriate and adequately documented policies, plans, and procedures
  • Report to the President and the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents:
    • On all audits conducted
    • On all audit follow-ups conducted 
    • On any current issues which may impact University operations
    • Investigate or assist in investigation for special request audits 
    • Work with the University's external auditors as required




       


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