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Our purpose is to strengthen the university's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Regents and university management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.
We carry out our mandate by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes across the university system.
We strive to enhance CU's:
- successful achievement of objectives;
- governance, risk management, and control processes;
- decision-making and oversight;
- reputation and credibility with its stakeholders; and
- ability to serve the public interest.
Insight with Impact
- We are trusted partners.
- We deliver timely and relevant perspective on risks and opportunities.
- We are committed to our core values, intellectual curiosity, and alignment with our stakeholders.
CU Ethicsline
Are you aware of questionable ethical practices such as fraud, waste or abuse at the University of Colorado?
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In conducting our activities, Department personnel apply and uphold the following principles of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics.
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We also comply with other applicable professional standards required by our individual certifications. In performing IT audits, Department team members assigned to the engagement follow the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics. In performing investigations of potential fiscal misconduct, Department team members assigned to the engagement follow the Code of Professional Ethics promulgated by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
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2024 Highlights
- Supported the Regent Audit Committee in fulfilling responsibilities outlined in its annual work plan
- Achieved the highest level of compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards as an outcome of the Quality Assurance Review (QAR)
- Continued to engage and educate stakeholders about risks and opportunities to strengthen internal controls through assurance and advisory engagements
- Expanded integration of data analytics into audits and fiscal misconduct investigations
- Kept pace with increased CU Ethicsline activity and number of fiscal misconduct investigations
- Engaged the broader higher education internal audit community by hosting the 2023 Pacific Northwest Higher
- Education Internal Audit (PNWHEIA) conference and presenting at the 2023 Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) Conference