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Welcome to the home of the Internal Audit Department! Internal Audit is an independent appraisal activity within Meharry Medical College for the comprehensive review of operations as a service to management. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees “approved the establishment of an Internal Audit function,” such department to become operative on October 1, 1978. The Directive issued set out the following:
The Director of Internal Auditor and his/her staff have full, free, and unrestricted access to all of Meharry’s records, properties, and personnel and may make contact with any level of management concerned with carrying out an audit or investigation. The extent and frequency of internal audits depend on varying circumstances and there are no set rules as to the number of times any activity may be audited.
The Internal Audit Department does not direct but “audits” the condition and performance of operations and controls for all levels of management; helps management know how well its controls, policies, and procedures are working; and suggest solutions where there are deficiencies.
This web site is designed to provide information concerning the function of the Internal Audit Department, the audit process, the roles of the auditee and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees in the success of the internal audit function. In addition, to providing members of the academic and administrative communities’ educational information and guidance concerning internal controls and business ethics.
We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions on how to improve internal audit services to the College community.
Our Team
All auditors employed by the College holds a degree in either Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems or other related disciplines. In addition, all of the staff has advanced degrees and/or professional certifications.
Mary L. Thompson, MA, CFE, CICA 615-327-6595 |
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| Geoffrey Mason, MS, ACDA, CICA Information Systems Auditor 615-327-6424 gmason@mmc.edu |
Romona Douglas-Matlock, CFE, CICA Senior Auditor 615-327-6534 rdouglas-matlock@mmc.edu |
| Jonathan Sanders, CICA Senior Auditor 615-327-6374 jsanders@mmc.edu |
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The Internal Audit Department subscribes to the professional conduct standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Department also participates in the following professional organizations:
- The Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Health Information Management System Society (HIMSS)
- The Institute for Internal Controls (IIC)
