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:

SubjectOfficeTelephoneE-mail
Policy QuestionsCFO/Vice President of Fin. & Admin.(502) 597-6429Melissa.Hicks@kysu.edu

HISTORY:

Revision TypeDate of Issuance/RevisionDrafter(s)/Editor(s)
Issued (New Policy)August 2024YPTC
Substantive RevisionsJune 2025Zach Atwell