Internal Audit
Mission: To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting service to support Tennessee Tech's objectives and add value to Tech operations.
Vision: To collaborate with process stakeholders to better understand and mitigate risk, promote positive change, and support the achievement of the university's strategic goals.
The Office of Internal Audit adheres to The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) mandatory International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) which includes Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical Requirements, and Global Guidance. This guidance can be found at The Institute of Internal Auditors. Tennessee Tech Internal Audit is also subject to the provisions of Tennessee Tech Policy 130 - Internal Audit and the compilation of the State of Tennessee laws known as the Tennessee Code.
The Tennessee Tech Internal Audit office performs a variety of services. Some projects are based on an annual plan developed using the results of internal and enterprise-wide risk assessments. Others are required by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), the State Comptroller's Office, or other agencies, and some are the result of a special request or allegations of potential fraud, waste, or abuse.