University Audit

Vision:
The University Audit and Advisory Services department is a valued partner of the enterprise by building and maintaining collaborative relationships and becoming a trusted resource through delivering high quality, value adds projects furthering Arizona State University’s mission and design aspirations around student success and inclusion, research and discovery of public value and the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Mission:
The University Audit and Advisory Services department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services that add value and improve ASU operations. Internal Audit helps accomplish its objectives with a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of business, risk management, control and governance processes. The department also provides dedicated resources to promote effective and continuous improvement of internal financial controls.

Lisa Grace, executive director

Lisa Neeley, associate director

David Jones, IT auditor senior  

Kayleigh Larkins, internal auditor senior

Julie Lane, internal auditor senior

Olga Cedillo, internal auditor senior

University Audit responsibility

University Audit and Advisory Services has a fact-finding role in investigations related to the misuse of university assets. These responsibilities are described in university policy ACD-123, Misuse of University Assets.

Reporting Suspected Misuse of University Assets

We encourage members of the university community — students, faculty and staff — that have concerns about improper activities that place university assets at risk to discuss their concerns with their supervisors, managers or department heads.

We understand that some individuals would prefer an alternative method of reporting such concerns that allow for anonymity. Therefore, concerns about potential fraud, waste, misuse of university assets and compliance with university policies and procedures can be reported anonymously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the ASU Hotline at 877-786-3385.

The audit Plan anticipates the request for Internal Audit resources for management consulting engagements. Management requests will be evaluated based on the engagement’s potential to improve the management of risks, add value and improve the organization’s operations.

To request an internal audit or management consulting engagement, contact Lisa Grace, executive director, University Audit and Assurance Services.

University Audit and Advisory Services provides these services to the university community:

• Consultation on specific control issues as requested.

• Financial, operational, compliance and IT audits.

• Financial control reviews.

• Fraud investigations.

• Internal control training and workshops.

• Internal control questionnaires.

• Oversight of the ASU hotline.

• P-Card reviews.