About University Audit
University Audit serves as the university’s internal auditor, providing internal audits and reviews, management consulting and advisory services, investigations of fraud and abuse, follow-up of audit recommendations, evaluation of the processes of risk management and governance, and coordination with external auditors. University Audit will escalate and report the results of this work to appropriate internal and external parties including the president and board of trustees.
The mission of the office is to serve the university by recommending actions to assist them in achieving its strategic and operational objectives. This assistance includes providing recommendations to management of activities designed and implemented by management to strengthen internal controls, reduce risk to and waste of resources, and improve operations to enhance the performance and reputation of the university. In addition, University Audit assists the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees in accomplishing its oversight responsibilities in accordance with UCF Board of Trustee and Florida Board of Governors guidelines and regulations.
Professional Standards
University Audit adheres to the “Global Internal Audit Standards” adopted by The Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition, this charter will be reviewed and approved at least every three (3) years for consistency with applicable Florida Board of Governors and university regulations, professional standards, and industry best practices.