Division of Administration and Finance
Welcome to Internal Audit
Welcome to the Internal Audit Department at the University of Rhode Island. This department coordinates and conducts internal audit activities in collaboration with the greater University community. Internal Audit performs its audit work in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) as advocated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Duties include determining compliance with University policies and procedures, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls with respect to financial and operating procedures and systems, evaluating the adequacy of methods used to safe guard assets, monitoring sub-recipients of federal awards, assessing the reliability of departmental financial information, investigating allegations of fraud and assisting management with policy formulation. The department offers comprehensive resolutions to all audit findings based on best business practices.
The Audit Department has unrestricted access to all University information, documents, records and personnel in conjunction with audit activities. Information that is obtained during the course of an audit is held with appropriate confidentiality.
Any member of the University community may contact Internal Audit with questions, comments and/or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Maria DiSano, CPA, CFE
Senior Internal Auditor
University of Rhode Island
Carlotti Building
The Carlotti Administration Building is home to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, Internal Auditor, Office of the Controller, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Financials Management System, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Affirmative Action, URI Transportation Center, Dr. Robert L. Carothers and Governor in Residence Bruce Sundlun.
