Requirement for Annual Audit
KSU shall obtain a financial statement audit on an annual basis, as required by KRS 164.096, KRS 164A.570, and KSU's bylaws (The Gold Book).
Selection of the Independent Auditor
- The KSU Board of Regents holds the final authority for selecting the independent auditor.
- The selection will be based upon the recommendation of the Board of Regents' Finance & Advancement Committee.
- The procurement process for selecting an auditor shall follow all requirements of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code.
Review and Approval of the Audit
- The Finance & Advancement Committee will review and approve the draft audit report, including the management letter and any management responses.
- The final, issued audited financial statements will be presented to the full Board of Regents for its formal approval.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
- The Gold Book (KSU Bylaws)
- KRS 164.096
- KRS 164A.570
- Kentucky Model Procurement Code (KRS Chapter 45A)
CONTACTS:
| Subject | Office | Telephone | E-mail |
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| Policy Questions | CFO/Vice President of Fin. & Admin. | (502) 597-6429 | Melissa.Hicks@kysu.edu |
HISTORY:
| Revision Type | Date of Issuance/Revision | Drafter(s)/Editor(s) |
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| Issued (New Policy) | August 2024 | YPTC |
| Substantive Revisions | June 2025 | Zach Atwell |