Office of Internal Auditing

Chief Audit Officer
Amy Jorgenson

Amy Jorgenson, Chief Audit Officer 2023

The Office of Internal Auditing provides independent and objective assurance, investigative, consulting and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.

Services

Look here for information about auditing services available to colleges and universities within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Office of Internal Auditing Charter

This is a PDF to our current Office of Internal Auditing Charter.

Frequent Questions

What does Internal Auditing do?

  • Provides expertise in auditing, accounting, internal controls, and financial risk management.
  • Promotes best practices and advocates for improvement and accountability.

Where does the office fit into Minnesota State?

  • The chief audit officer reports directly to the Board of Trustees through the chair of the audit committee.
  • According to board policy, Internal Auditing is a function shared with the Chancellor and the presidents
  • Internal Auditing is intended to complement, and not replace, other services available either on campuses or in the system office.

How does the office differ from external auditors and consultants?

  • Internal Auditing staff understand the unique needs of individual institutions and have developed on-going working relationships with Minnesota State personnel.
  • Institutions are not charged for services provided by internal auditing staff. Incidental costs may be addressed on specific projects.

Who receives the results of requested services?

  • Results of services requested by the audit committee are reported to the trustees. Copies of these reports are distributed to management as appropriate.
  • The results of other requested services are distributed in accordance with pre-established agreements.
  • State law and board policy governs distribution of fraud inquiry and investigation reports.

 

Vision

We help Minnesota State change lives!

Mission

We are a catalyst for positive change through partnership, collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Values

Everything we do is based in respect, honesty, integrity, trust, & transparency.

Role

  • Risk
    • Anticipation
    • Assessment
    • Awareness & education
  • Advisory and Consulting
  • Assurance
  • Investigation

Board of Trustees Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the service of internal and independent external auditors. Board Policy 1D.1 governs the Office of Internal Auditing.

The Board of Trustees and its committees meet frequently throughout the year.
For current information on upcoming meetings see the Board of Trustees website.

More Resources

» Audit Committee Charter

» Board of Trustees Meeting Material Archive - includes Audit Committee material

» Roles and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee

Every year, the Office of Internal Auditing submits an audit plan to the Audit Committee for their approval.  Below are links to the current and past audit plans. 

Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Plan

Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Plan

Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Plan

We present the results of our assurance and advisory projects to the Audit Committee. You may find publicly available reports in the Audit Committee meeting materials. You may also contact the Office of Internal Auditing at 651-201-1808 regarding a report.

Reporting Fraud 

  • Report Fraud or other dishonest acts to the Office of Internal Auditing
  • Fraud Awareness Information
  • Policy 1C.2 Fraudulent or Other Dishonest Acts