Responsibility

Everyone within the University has some role in internal controls. The roles vary depending upon the level of responsibility and the nature of involvement by the individual. The Kansas Board of Regents, President and senior executives establish the presence of integrity, ethics, competence and a positive control environment. The directors and department heads have oversight responsibility for internal controls within their units. Managers and supervisory personnel are responsible for executing control policies and procedures at the detail level within their specific unit. Each individual within a unit is to be cognizant of proper internal control procedures associated with their specific job responsibilities.

The Internal Audit role is to examine the adequacy and effectiveness of the University internal controls and make recommendations where control improvements are needed. Since Internal Auditing is to remain independent and objective, the Internal Audit Office does not have the primary responsibility for establishing or maintaining internal controls. However, the effectiveness of the internal controls are enhanced through the reviews performed and recommendations made by Internal Auditing.