Mission and Responsibilities
Mission
The Office of Internal Audit, Compliance and Ethics serves the entire Southern Illinois University community, including the Carbondale, Edwardsville, and Springfield campuses.
Our mission is to add value and serve as a trusted advisor by enhancing the University’s operations and supporting the achievement of institutional goals. We are committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through independent audit engagements, assurance, and consulting services.
Responsibility
The Internal Audit function helps ensure that University operations are efficient, resources are used responsibly, and activities comply with applicable University policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements. This is accomplished through a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
The SIU Internal Audit function operates under the Internal Audit Charter contained in Board Policy, as well as the Audit Committee Charter, which is on file with the Executive Secretary of the Board.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting risk-based audits across the SIU system.
- Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of university policies, procedures, and operations.
- Investigating reports of suspected financial misconduct or fraud.
- Providing reasonable assurance that University operations are effective, efficient, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
