http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/ Latest News from Internal Audit en davidl@visionpointmarketing.com Copyright 2011 2011-05-04T14:10:55+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/university-observes-internal-audit-awareness-month/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/university-observes-internal-audit-awareness-month/#When:14:10:55Z May is Internal Audit Awareness Month, and this presents an opportunity to remind the campus community about the role of the profession. 2011-05-04T14:10:55+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/read-our-interview-in-the-campus-news/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/read-our-interview-in-the-campus-news/#When:12:58:28Z Staff from the Public Relations Department visited with Internal Audit to learn more about what we do and how we do it. 2011-03-18T12:58:28+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/time-to-review-and-update-continutiy-plans/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/time-to-review-and-update-continutiy-plans/#When:14:52:34Z The massive winter storm in the Midwest has come and gone but serves as a reminder that we all need to be periodically updated on our plans and responsibilities in the event of natural or manmade disasters.  Now that everyone is back for the spring semester, this is a good time to review business continuity plans with newly hired student employees, staff and faculty.  2011-02-07T14:52:34+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/maintain-segregation-of-duties-during-hiring-freeze/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/maintain-segregation-of-duties-during-hiring-freeze/#When:14:47:31Z Don’t let the hiring restrictions freeze up your process controls  The hiring freeze announced by the Chancellor on December 20th will impact many departments on campus.  The long-term vacancies created by the freeze may impact processes at the department, college, division and campus levels.  Any time processes are revised or functions are reassigned due to staff vacancies, extended leaves or departmental restructuring, an assessment of associated internal controls, including segregation of duties, should occur. 2011-01-05T14:47:31+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-about-gifts-from-vendors1/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-about-gifts-from-vendors1/#When:14:40:30Z  The holiday season is here, and many vendors that conduct business with the University may choose to show their appreciation with various gifts. While many of these are unexpected and in keeping with how business is done in the for-profit sector, as a non-profit entity and a state agency, there are limitations placed on accepting gifts from vendors. 2010-12-08T14:40:30+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-on-internal-controls-and-cyber-security/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-on-internal-controls-and-cyber-security/#When:18:43:15Z In recognition of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx's declaration of November as “UNC Charlotte Cyber Security Awareness Month,” the Internal Audit Department's compliance tip provides some reminders to all computer users on simple ways to enhance cyber security: 2010-11-10T18:43:15+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-tip-on-second-jobs-and-additional-employment/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-tip-on-second-jobs-and-additional-employment/#When:14:53:49Z It is not uncommon for faculty and staff to have second jobs or to perform additional activities for pay. However, in doing so, all University employees have specific standards to uphold.   2010-10-06T14:53:49+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-on-advising-student-organizations/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-on-advising-student-organizations/#When:19:00:56Z The Student Organizations Office offers training and assistance to advisors of student organizations on campus. 2010-09-15T19:00:56+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-to-update-information-when-relocating-offices/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-reminder-to-update-information-when-relocating-offices/#When:20:57:28Z During the planning and completion of office moves, remember to update contact information for the unit and its personnel. 2010-08-04T20:57:28+00:00 http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-offices-now-in-cato-hall/ http://www.internalaudit.uncc.edu/news/item/internal-audit-offices-now-in-cato-hall/#When:16:30:05Z Members of the Internal Audit Department have moved from Colvard Building North into newly renovated spaces on the third floor of Cato Hall.   2010-07-07T16:30:05+00:00