The FIU Office of Internal Audit serves an independent appraiser for the university. Our audits of the university's colleges and departments, led by our chief audit executive, evaluate financial processes, internal controls and compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
Our mission is to ensure university services are delivered in the most efficient, effective and economic manner possible.
Our office is also responsible for conducting investigations for allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, financial mismanagement and any whistleblower complaints.
Recognizing the need for independence, the chief audit executive has direct reporting responsibility to the FIU Board of Trustees Audit and Compliance Committee. Also, the audit staff have unrestricted access to all persons, records, systems and facilities of the university.
In order to accomplish our work, we prepare a risk-based annual audit plan that is reviewed and approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee. We perform our audit work in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and our policies outlined in Office of Internal Audit Policy and Charter.