Department of Audits’ staff investigates fiscal and compliance complaints, allegations, and concerns reported by University employees, and citizens. Please review Internal Audit’s information on complaints for more information on reporting your concerns.

Special Projects

Department of Audits’ staff provides advice to employees and faculty to help develop internal controls, and add value to and improve University operations.

Additionally, the staff performs special projects requested by management that focus on high risk processes and strategic issues related to the University of Washington.

External Audit Liaison

Training

Staff members also provide University employees training opportunities on topics such as internal controls and ethics. Courses are available through UW Professional and Organizational Development or can be customized to fit your department needs. Following is a description of courses with training materials.

Faculty Grants Management

Principal investigators and research faculty are required to complete this training. An overview grants management is taught by Department of Audits, Grant and Contract Accounting, and the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Ethics

Explanation of the State of Washington ethics law on gifts, use of state resources, and outside consulting or employment. This training summarizes the regulations, investigation, and enforcement of the Ethics law for University employees.

Good Internal Practices and Fraud Prevention Tips

Internal controls help ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of financial and operational processes. This training describes methods to define and assess internal controls, resolve audit issues, and coordinate management’s response. It also provides useful fraud prevention tips.