Office of the Internal Auditor

The Office of the Internal Auditor works in support of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees and management to assess College business activities and processes under review.

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Wendy Koreyva, Internal Auditor

Assurance and Oversight

  • Conduct independent, objective assessments of College's financial and operational activities.
  • Evaluate internal controls and identify potential risks of fraud, waste, or abuse.
  • Issue audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Monitor implementation of corrective actions and track progress.

Management Support

  • Assist departments in improving efficiency and effectiveness of administrative functions.
  • Review and assess processes to identify opportunities for streamlining and cost reduction.
  • Provide guidance and recommendations on best practices and industry standards.

Transparent Reporting and Communication

  • Report to the Executive VP for Business Affairs for day-to-day administrative purposes, with open and unrestricted reporting relationship to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.
  • Maintain open communication channels with all levels of administration.
  • Discuss audit findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely and effective communication of audit results and potential areas for improvement.
  • Remain independent of activities audited to permit the rendering of impartial and unbiased judgment essential to the proper conduct of audits

Compliance Assurance

  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and College policies and procedures.
  • Review and test compliance with applicable laws and regulations.