Financial, Operational, and Compliance Audit

The Financial, Operational, and Compliance Audit (FOCA) Group assesses the effectiveness of controls to meet business objectives. We conduct audits for organizations that range in size from small departments to school-wide and University-wide processes, and also provide advisory and consulting services. Every engagement is conducted objectively and professionally in order to help the client improve their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Services Offered

Financial & Operational Control Audits:

• Objective evaluation of internal controls in areas, departments, or functional operations based upon accepted standards, regulations, or policies
• Recommendations for improving efficiency and effectiveness
• FAQs available for audit preparation

Integrated Audits:

• Combines financial and operational control audits with information technology (IT) audits
• Assesses alignment between business objectives and IT processes and systems
• See also Information Technology Audit

Advisory Services:

• Investigations
• Committee participation
• Advise on policies, process enhancements, and procedures

Consulting Services:

• Short-term reviews at the request of department heads or senior management
• Assess and offer insights into operations from a control and efficiency perspective
• Report distribution is limited to the requestor's discretion