November 11 2009
The holiday season is approaching and many vendors that conduct business with the University may choose to show their appreciation with various gifts. While many of these are unexpected and in keeping with how business is done in the for-profit sector, as a non-profit entity and a state agency, there are limitations placed on accepting gifts from vendors.
October 21 2009
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.
September 16 2009
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.
August 21 2009
As another academic year begins, the Internal Audit Department encourages managers, supervisors and other unit leaders to review information privacy standards with all department members.
July 08 2009
Summer is a good time to complete projects that cannot be finished during the academic year. It also affords the opportunity to reflect upon changes that have occurred as well as those planned for the upcoming year. One area that the Internal Audit Department encourages offices/units/departments to devote attention to is their business continuity plan (BCP).