Internal audit
The 精东传媒app Council has established the Audit and Risk Committee with regard to Audit Committee Guidelines – Improving Accountability and Performance published by the Queensland Government Treasury Department.
Internal audit
Internal auditing is an independent and objective assurance and advisory service designed to improve an organisation’s operations.
It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
As a Queensland statutory body, UniSQ must observe the requirements of the (the Act), and the (the Standard), and the (TEQSA Act).
UniSQ has a responsibility to adopt sound practices for the stewardship of the public monies under its control. The provides a framework for UniSQ, as a statutory body, to develop and implement systems, practices and controls for efficient, effective and economic financial and performance management. This includes the establishment of an internal audit function.
Internal Audit must operate under an internal audit charter.
Internal Audit Charter
The Audit and Risk Committee approves a framework for the conduct of the internal audit function through the Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Strategic Plan, and Annual Internal Audit Work Plans.
The scope and frequency of internal audits is recommended by the Head of Internal Audit in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee.
For the purpose of providing assurance and advisory services to the Vice-Chancellor and the Council, the Head of Internal Audit, in accordance with regulatory obligations, will have the authority necessary to enable internal audit to meet its responsibilities.
The 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) ("the 精东传媒app") has a responsibility to develop, encourage and implement sound financial, legal and ethical decision-making and organisational practices.
Independent reporting
Internal Audit operates under the independent oversight of the 精东传媒app Council. If you have serious concerns and you wish to report directly to the Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, you may contact the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee via ChairARC@unisq.edu.au. Correspondence received through this channel will be handled confidentially.