Description

The Office of Internal Audits (OIA) strengthens Appalachian State University’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Trustees and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. OIA provides independent and objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the operations of Appalachian State University. OIA facilitates the effectiveness of the University’s risk management, control, and governance processes.

The primary role of the Chief Audit Officer is to oversee the Office of Internal Audits to ensure it adds value to the University by providing independent, objective, and relevant assurance and advisory activity that contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the University’s risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Chief Audit Officer (CAO) is responsible for the administration of the internal audit activity to ensure that the activity:

• Fulfills the purpose, authority, and responsibility described in the Appalachian State University OIA Internal Audit Charter (Charter)
• Forms, promotes, and cultivates strategic alliances with the University community to include senior leaders, board members, and external constituents
• Uses resources efficiently and effectively
• Complies with the North Carolina Internal Audit Act and conforms to the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.