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This department reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance.

The Department of Internal Controls cultivates a culture of strong financial control and compliance throughout the University by providing leadership, guidance, education and support tools, consultative services, business intelligence through monitoring and system testing through assessments.  In addition, they perform walkthroughs and audit remedies for campus financial related processes.

Five Major Goals

  • Promote Effectiveness and Efficiency of Operations
  • Reliability of Financial Reporting
  • Promote Awareness of, and Compliance with, Law, Regulations and Standards
  • Safeguard Assets
  • Accomplish Goals & Objectives of the University’s Financial Plan

Certifications

  • Annual Assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
  • Annual Internal Controls Certification
  • Sub-Certification and Annual Attestation
  • Internal Control Evaluation and Recommendation Walkthrough – Partnering with the Office of Internal Audit
  • Audit Remediation Guidance

Committees

  • Internal Controls and Governance Committee
  • AICFR Committee
  • UNC Foreign Influence

Services

Contact

Rod Smith
Director of Internal Controls
104 Airport Drive, Suite 3100
Campus Box 1225
Department Email
[email protected]
Department Phone
919-966-6936
Department Fax
919-962-4140

News

Internal Controls Update – August 2024

August 27, 2024

Internal controls help universities like UNC-Chapel Hill manage risks, maintain financial integrity and support their mission.

Categories: Internal Controls News

Internal Controls Update – March 2024

March 26, 2024

Reviewing and reconciling reports, records and even meetings can help identify issues and support compliance.

Categories: Internal Controls News