The Office of Audit and Compliance helps The University of Texas at Dallas accomplish its mission in learning, research, and public service by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of operations, and by promoting and supporting a culture of compliance and control consciousness.
For a detailed explanation of the specific roles of the Internal Audit function and the Compliance function, please see the Responsibilities of Institutional Compliance and Internal Audit. For an article explaining the partnership between Audit and Compliance, please see Audit and Compliance - A Natural Partnership
Audit
The mission of the UT Dallas Internal Audit function is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the University’s operations, and to help the University accomplish its mission in learning, research and public service by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Compliance
The mission of the UT Dallas Compliance Office is to partner with UT Dallas administration, staff and faculty to develop and sustain a comprehensive compliance program that:
• Supports the University in fulfilling its mission to produce engaged graduates, advance excellent educational and research programs and directly benefit the surrounding communities.
• Supports the University in achieving its financial, operational and strategic goals while maintaining compliance with associated laws, regulations, rules and policies.
• Builds compliance and risk awareness into the daily activities of the University.
• Encourages all employees to conduct university business with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Staff
The Office of Audit and Compliance reports directly to the President. The website includes a listing of staff members with their contact information and experience.
In the News
Recent articles about compliance, internal controls, and fraud:
- Investigations uncover misuse of university funds; former employee arrested
- Fallout From a Lab Tragedy
Training
General Compliance training will be underway in February! This training is required of all employees. The training program provides basic information about laws and regulations with which employees must comply. In addition, the training provides references regarding who employees can talk to, and websites they can visit for more information.
Ethics and Compliance Hotline
To report instances of suspected non-compliance or ethics violations, call the hotline at 1-888-228-7707, or report via the web at Hotline. You may also report instances of fraud, abuse, and waste to the State Auditor's Office.
Students
For information about the UT Dallas Internal Audit student internship program, please see http://www.utdallas.edu/audit-compliance/Audit-Interns.htm
Job Openings
Please see Human Resources website for a list of job openings.
For audit openings at other UT System institutions, please see the website at Audit Openings at University of Texas System Institutions
Updated: January 31, 2012
