Our Vision:

The Office of Internal Audit assists the LSU System in achieving its mission by promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Our Mission:

It is the mission of the Office of Internal Audit to assist the Board, LSU System management, and campus management to achieve institutional goals and objectives by measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls in the following areas:

1. Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
2. Compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts
3. Safeguarding of System assets
4. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations

Who We Are:

An independent and objective activity designed to add value to and improve the organization’s operations through evaluation of risk management, control, and governance processes.
 

Through systematic review, testing, and analysis we develop relevant conclusions and recommendations which provide management with critical information for decision making.

Our audit work is performed with an impartial and unbiased attitude, avoiding conflicts of interest. Internal Audit staff will meet or exceed the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition, Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the Comptroller General of the United States will be followed when required by law, regulation, agreement, contract, or policy.