TO: MEMORANDUM
M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. Eighteenth President
FROM: James E. Harris, Sr., M.B.A., C.P.A. Internal Auditor
DATE: March 4, 2021
SUBJECT: Quarterly Update - Internal Audit Plan for 2020-202
On Friday, August 14, 2020, Dr. Elaine Farris, Chairperson, Kentucky State University Board Members, requested that areas of concern that have been brought to board members attention be included in the Audit Plan for 2020-2021. Please see the requests below.
| Department | Division | Project Name | Project Number |
|---|
| Board of Regents | N/A | Special Requests | 200.01 |
- Analyze the Title III allocations and expenditures to confirm compliance with federal regulations and guidelines. NO ACTION TAKEN, RELEASE OF JUNE 30, 2020 AUDIT.
- Review the University's Hiring, Promotions and Termination Policies and Procedures (Staff only) to confirm that procedures are compliant with university policies, state audit regulations and best practices are in place to reduce legal risks. SEE ACTION TAKEN TABLE A.
- Analyze the University's complaint and grievance procedures to confirm compliance with university, state and federal regulations and guidelines and to review for policy clarity. (Include list of all grievances, date they were filed and current status.) SEE ACTION TAKEN TABLE A.
- Analyze vendor payments and processes to confirm compliance with university, state and grant policies, requirements and guidelines. NO ACTION TAKEN, RELEASE OF JUNE 30, 2020 AUDIT.
- Review all University contracts and agreements to confirm current need and feasibility. NO ACTION TAKEN, RELEASE OF JUNE 30, 2020.
- Conduct an Annual Risk Assessment (include COVID-19 related guidelines, process, protocols etc.) NO ACTION TAKEN RELEASE OF JUNE 30, 2020 AUDIT.
- Ad-Hoc Requests. NONE OPEN AT THIS TIME.