PSU INTERNAL AUDIT

Welcome:

Welcome to PSU's Internal Audit Department website. This website was developed to provide you with information about our department and the services we provide to the University. These pages will tell who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. We hope to demystify the role of Internal Audit and increase the lines of communication. If you have any suggestions, concerns, or questions about the department or need help in finding some specific information on our website, please feel free to call us at (620) 235-6167. We value your feedback.

Mission Statement:

Internal Audit at Pittsburg State University is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.   Internal Audit aims to assist Pittsburg State University accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.  Internal Audit assists university management and the Board of Regents Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee in identifying, avoiding, and mitigating risks.

Vision Statement:

The Internal Auditor strives to continually add value and mitigate risk through evaluations of the university’s operations.  The Internal Auditor will partner with management to identify areas of risk and work collaboratively with management to improve processes, efficiencies, and the control environment.  The Internal Auditor is concerned with any University activity where it can be of service to management, faculty, and staff.

Core Values:

• Customer Service – Provide uncompromised services and build relationships
• Value Added – Initiate activities which result in added value
• Integrity – Communicate and act with honesty, fairness, openness, respect, and empathy
• Trustworthiness – Keep promises and follow through on commitments

Benefits of Internal Audit:

• Identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement in a department's daily operations
• Identifies and communicates risks and risk exposure
• Offers solutions to improve efficiency
• Presents a catalyst for positive change
• Provides cost effective management advisory services