Financial audits address questions of accounting and reporting of financial transactions, including commitments, authorizations and receipt and disbursement of funds.
Compliance audits determine the degree of adherence to laws, policies and procedures.
Operational audits review operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information. It also encompasses a review of the means for safeguarding assets, ascertaining whether results are consistent with management's goals and objectives and whether the operations are being carried out as planned. Operational audits also can appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed, and review the systems established to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, plans, laws and regulations.
Information Technology audits evaluate controls over information technology (IT) governance, systems and infrastructure life cycle management, IT service delivery, protection of information assets, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
Consulting and advisory projects allow departments access to expert opinion and valuable general counsel on various matters affecting UTA.
Investigative services help get answers through auditors’ objective, intensive research. Auditors are certified and specially trained to find what others may not.
Per the Charter – the Office of Audit and Consulting Services, with strict accountability for confidentiality and safeguarding records and information, is authorized full, free, and unrestricted access to UTA’s records, physical properties, and personnel pertinent to carrying out any engagement. All employees are requested to assist the Office of Audit and Consulting Services in fulfilling its roles and responsibilities. The Office of Audit and Consulting Services will also have free and unrestricted access to the institutional audit committee and UT System Board of Regent's Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Committee.