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The University of Massachusetts Internal Audit office is responsible for all internal and University-initiated external audits performed throughout UMass. The Office serves the University's Board of Trustees and it's management by determining levels of compliance with UMass policies and procedures, Federal and State laws and regulations, and by evaluating the adequacy of internal control through a program of scheduled and unscheduled audits and reviews. In addition, the Office provides valuable management services by performing special projects throughout UMass as required.

During FY 2006, the Office saw an expansion in staff and now operates with four professionals. Emphasis is on the coordination of an assurance services engagement for the PeopleSoft Financial Project implementations, as well as all annually scheduled external contracted financial statement audits and a number of State Auditor Office initiated reviews. We also successfully completed a background checks review, and are near completion of a disaster recovery/business continuity review.

During FY 2007, UMass Internal Audit will continue to meet it's responsibility of coordinating all external audits at the University, such as those carried our by the Office of the State Auditor and by other State and Federal agencies. We will continue to address campus requests and special audit situations as they arise and will procure assistance where necessary. All reported results and related audit activity will continue to be communicated to the Board of Trustees, Administration, Finance and Audit Committee.