Internal Audit

The Office of Compliance & Internal Control is authorized by University leadership to perform audits and other independent assignments. The Office has full and complete access to the records of 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay and its auxiliary organizations.

The Office uses a systematic approach to its audits. No two audits are the same, but most progress through a few distinct phases:

  • PRELIMINARY SURVEY entails gathering sufficient program information to obtain a general understanding of audit subjects and prioritize audit objectives.
  • During FIELDWORK, auditors observe operations, interview personnel, examine relevant data, and analyze other information to fulfill audit objectives.
  • During the ANALYSIS & DISTILLATION phase, auditors summarize issues, conclusions, findings, and recommendations for discussion with management and staff. Outlines and draft reports may also be prepared for discussion with auditees.
  • During the REPORTING phase, the office issues an independent, objective, and accurate report for University leadership and management, including auditees’ responses to audit findings and recommendations.
  • FOLLOW-UP ensures that audit findings are addressed and recommendations are implemented.