Audit & Advisory Services is an independent appraiser of university activities. We
enhance and protect the university’s value through risk-based assurance, advice, and
insight. Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, trustee, donor, or part of the
wider community, Audit & Advisory Services is here to make sure your USC experience
is supported by ethical policies, efficient and effective procedures, and sound financial
stewardship.
Our staff is committed to assisting the University of South Carolina in functioning at the
highest level possible in regard to compliance with regulations and university policies,
financial oversight, ethics, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Assessing financial and operational processes to determine if they produce accurate,
reliable, and timely information consistent with the university's mission and in compliance
with relevant regulations, laws, contracts, policies, plans, and procedures.
Verifying that assets are appropriately safeguarded.
Working in partnership with management to ensure policies and processes are effective
and efficient.
Serving as a resource for the university community in identifying the need for and
developing adequate systems of internal control, governance, and risk management.
Charter
Audit & Advisory Services' charter establishes our authority, functions, role, and
responsibilities.
View the Audit & Advisory Services Charter [pdf]
Contact Us
To learn more about our services or to ask a question, contact us . To make an anonymous report about a concern or unethical behavior, visit USC Integrity Line .
This training series developed by Audit & Advisory Services covers what fraud is, how it manifests in
higher education settings, and the factors that may drive it. We also explain practical
prevention measures, highlight red flags to watch for, and the proper steps for reporting
concerns through university channels.
The USC Integrity Line is an anonymous reporting system, administered by an independent
third-party provider. Use this service to report a concern about questionable or unethical behavior. Report by Phone: 844-890-0006 Report Online
