The Audit Committee meeting covered several key items, including the adoption of a new audit response policy, the internal audit department's budget proposal for the upcoming biennial budget, and the welcome of a new senior internal auditor. Significant focus was placed on remediation efforts for Southern and Eastern Connecticut State University regarding audit findings, and the committee discussed the implementation of a dashboard to track progress on these findings. Other topics included the status of various audits, such as the CSCU 2020 construction expenditures, system-wide financial statements, and a new statutorily required annual audit regarding faculty consulting activities.
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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents Audit Committee Special Meeting
The committee meeting addressed the organizational growth of the internal audit office, including the introduction of a new assistant director. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a proposed budget and phased staffing plan to ensure compliance with legislative mandates and improve institutional oversight across the system. The committee also discussed the risk assessment process and strategy for identifying future audit priorities, emphasizing a collaborative approach to internal controls and efficiency.