Each year, the University President is required to certify to the Illinois Auditor General that the University's internal control structure meets the requirements of the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act. To provide support for the President's certification, the Office of Internal Auditing conducts an annual review of the University's internal control structure.
One step in the University's internal control review process requires the completion of internal control questionnaires completed by representatives of key areas throughout the University. The questionnaires are designed to gather information on the nature and scope of the controls the University has in place.
Instructions for those completing the questionnaire: Please review and answer all of the questions on the questionnaire as current procedures dictate. Questions should be answered "YES", "NO", or "N/A". A "YES" response indicates that an appropriate control exists; a "NO" response indicates a weakness may exist because of a lack of control; and a “N/A” response indicates that this question does not apply to your area of responsibility. For all "NO" or "N/A" responses, you must provide a comment in the comments section to describe any compensating controls that may exist, the reason that there is no control in place or to indicate why you believe this question does not apply to your area of responsibility.
In addition to the questionnaire, you will need to use the certification of internal controls link to find a letter you must use to certify to Dr. Perry that:
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you performed a review of the controls in your area of responsibility in a thorough and conscientious manner; |
| b. | you understand your responsibility regarding the system of internal control in your area of responsibility; and, |
| c. | whether the system of internal control in your area is adequate or inadequate. (There is a separate letter for each option) |
While you may choose to delegate completion of the questionnaire to your staff, the letter of certification addressed to Dr. Perry must be printed with the appropriate box checked and signed by you. Though addressed to Dr. Perry, these letters are to be sent to the Office of Internal Auditing along with your completed questionnaire(s).
Please click on the appropriate area below to find the appropriate links for you to complete your part in this annual certification.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Internal Auditing at 581-5018.