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    Internal Audit Department

    Bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes.  
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    Internal Audit Department

    Providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the University’s operations.
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    Internal Audit Department

    Assisting University Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees in identifying, avoiding, and mitigating risks.
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    Internal Audit Department

    Performing various types of services including financial audits, compliance audits, operational audits, information technology audits, consulting/advisory services, and special investigations. 
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    Internal Audit Department

    Providing support to maintain the public’s confidence by performing independent and objective reviews, and reporting to the Audit Committee and administrative and academic officers on findings so that corrective actions or enhancements can be initiated.  
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    Internal Audit Department

    Assessing compliance with University policies and procedures, government regulations, operating efficiencies, and improvements from an overall business perspective.

Welcome to the Internal Audit Department

The Internal Audit Department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to the University community. Internal Audit assists University Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees in identifying, avoiding and mitigating risks by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. On this website, you will be able to find details on the department's mission, types of audits we perform, our audit process, the typical scope of one of our audits, common audit findings and our current staff. We have also provided you with information and links related to the University's internal control environment including the University's Sarbanes-Oxley efforts and the Control Self-Assessment tool used by departments. You will find details on how to "report a concern" to the University's hotline, "AlertLine". Finally, we have provided you with helpful links to both internal and external websites, such as the University's policies and procedures. We hope you find the information provided on this website to be useful and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions. Read more about our mission »

Internal Audit Services

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    Audits

    The Internal Audit Department performs a wide range of audit services to the University community.

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    Consulting & Advisory

    The Internal Audit Department offers consulting services to the University community.

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    Special Investigations

    The Internal Audit performs special investigations.

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Internal Audit

Contact Us: 

1809 Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-4246

 

 

Revised 02/12/21Copyright 2021