POL-U5320.13 Coordinating Financial Audits and Responding to Audit Issue

Dates and Approval

Effective Date:

November 6, 2006

Approved by:

WWU President's Council

Who does this policy apply to?

This policy applies to university financial audits performed by external audit organizations.

Overview

There is no overview for this policy.

Definitions

Financial Audits

A formal review of the university financial records. Audit may be a compliance audit, conducted to review compliance with federal or state regulations,  or it may be a financial reporting audit, conducted to provide an opinion on the  compliance of the financial statement reporting with generally accepted accounting principles.

Policy Statements

1. Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Will Coordinate All Financial Audits

The Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs will coordinate all financial audits done by outside entities except for the audits required for NCAA Athletics.

The Vice President for Student Affairs will coordinate the agreed upon procedures and the financial audit required for NCAA Athletics.

2. Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Is Responsible For Responses to All Management Letters and Audit Findings

The Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs will consult with the affected areas prior to issuing a written response.

Policy Information