The Internal Audit Department was established at UNC Charlotte in September 1973 in response to a recommendation by the North Carolina Governor’s Efficiency Study Commission that internal auditing be coordinated and expanded at all state universities. D. Ronald Whitley, a former state auditor, was hired as the first Internal Auditor for the University.
The Internal Audit Department serves the Board of Trustees and administrators of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the University’s operations. The Department assists the University in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes.
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory recently declared October “UNC Charlotte Cyber Security Awareness Month.” In honor of this event, the Internal Audit Department offers compliance tips on what computer users should do to inhibit the unauthorized use of the University’s information systems.
Our educational mission requires a broad and sometimes unique range of items to support the many programs, projects, contracts and grants that operate on campus. Purchasing goods and services to support them using the variety of funding sources available is a critical function and a significant responsibility. Avoiding the numerous potential pitfalls requires navigating a complex set of statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and calls for diligence and attention to detail, plus knowing where to look for help when you need it.
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