The Office of Audit and Compliance helps 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.
Audit
The mission of the U. T. 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.
Training
Compliance training is required of all regular, benefit-eligible 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.
Hotline
To obtain information about compliance issues or report instances of suspected non-compliance, call the hotline at 1-888-228-7707, or report via the web at Hotline.
Job Openings
We are currently fully staffed. For other opportunities at UTD, please refer to the web page at www.utdallasjobs.com.
For audit openings at other U. T. System institutions, please see the website at Audit Openings at University of Texas System Institutions
Updated: August 22, 2008
