External Audit Support

The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) leads the coordination of external audits, specifically the Chancellor’s Office (CO) and California State Auditor’s Office (CSA). We will assist you throughout the entire audit process, from initial planning to final closeout.  

Examples of support OIA provides during external audits are: 

• Notify selected department of upcoming audit.
• Coordinate completion of initial questionnaire and document requests.
• Schedule entrance conference, weekly status meetings, and informal exit conference.
• Assist in scheduling initial interviews and walkthroughs.
• Arrange workspace for auditor during on-campus visit.
• Facilitate audit process during fieldwork.
• Submit the audited department’s written responses to Preliminary Draft report’s recommendations and additional agreed-upon changes to the Incomplete Draft report.
• Work with audited department to submit proof of corrective actions to close out recommendations.

If you are interested in learning more about CO and CSA audits, contact us at audit@csusm.edu and we will provide general information about the process, including what to expect and how you can best contribute.

Contact OIA if you receive notification of an external audit

There may be instances in which you or your department directly receives a notification of an audit, review, or investigation by an outside entity. This includes notifications from state and federal entities such as the CSA, State Controller’s Office, Department of Finance, National Institute of Health, and the National Science Foundation. (Please note, this does not apply to accreditation reviews.)

The ownership for handling and coordinating such an audit will remain with the campus; however, the CO Audit and Advisory Services needs to be informed of audits happening around the system, as they may impact multiple campuses or have other systemwide implications. Please contact us at audit@csusm.edu to inform us of potential state or federal audits and to request assistance.