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Edinburg Campus
1201 W University Dr, MRIOB 3.400
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: 956-665-2110

Brownsville Campus
Vaquero Plaza III, 1.412
2395 West University Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone: 956-882-7023

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MISSION

The mission of the Office of Audits & Consulting Services is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. We assist UTRGV in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal controls.

VALUES STATEMENT

Lead with Integrity & Professionalism and ensure Excellence & Accountability in all we do.

VISION

Become a Trusted Advisor by meeting stakeholder expectations, building relationships and establishing partnerships to provide impactful contributions to UTRGV.

STRATEGIC GOALS

  1. Develop internal audit plan focused on addressing critical and high-risk areas of the institution.
    • The department will measure the number of critical and high risks included on the internal audit plan.
      • 75% of the planned projects are based on critical and high risks of the institution.
    • Approval of internal audit plan from a majority of the internal audit committee members.
      • 85% or better audit plan approval rate by the internal audit committee members.
  2. Provide the university leadership and the Internal Audit Committee with independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve university operations.
    • Audit Director will send out a survey email link to the audit client to rate auditor performance, including whether the audit added value to their area.
      • Average overall rating for value added services should be 4 or higher based on a scale of 1-Strongly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Neutral, 4-Agree, 5-Strongly Agree
    • The department will measure the number of implemented audit recommendations across all engagements.
      • 75% or better audit recommendations implemented by management.
  3. Perform audit/consulting engagements in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditing Standards.
    • Quality assurance review conducted on every audit engagement.
      • All audit projects completed during the fiscal year will have quality assurance assessment completed.
  4. Cultivate a culture of improvements in administrative operations.
    • The number of internal control trainings conducted by the Office of Audits & Consulting Services annually.
      • At least two internal control trainings per fiscal year.
    • Engagements that improve operations and efficiencies.
      • 10 engagements impacting university processes each fiscal year.
  5. Develop and maintain highly skilled and experienced staff to respond to the strategic mission of the institution.
    • Staff pursuing and obtaining new certifications and/or specialty certifications in healthcare, research and technology.
      • One staff with new certification per year.
    • Number of hours of continuing professional education provided to staff annually in areas that support the strategic mission of the institution.
      • 40 hours of continuing professional education per employee for each fiscal year.
    • Percent of auditors certified in various job-related certifications.
      • Maintain 75% certified staff with a minimum of one certification.
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