Office of Internal Audit

Purpose and Mission

The purpose of the internal audit activity at the University of Denver (the University) is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the University’s operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The internal audit activity helps the University accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. The internal audit activity is an essential component of the University’s governance structure.

  • Assurance  services:  An  objective  examination  of  evidence  for the  purpose  of providing  an  independent  assessment  on  governance,  risk management,  and control processes  for the  organization.  Examples  may  include  financial, performance,  compliance,  system  security,  and  due  diligence  engagements.
  • Consulting  services:  Advisory  and  related  client  service  activities,  the  nature  and scope  of  which  are  agreed  with  the  client,  are  intended  to  add  value  and  improve an  organization’s governance,  risk management,  and  control processes without the  internal  auditor assuming  management  responsibility.  Examples include counsel, advice, facilitation and training.

Internal Audit Department Charter