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Advisory Services

Partnering to strengthen controls, manage risk, and improve processes

Audit Services provides advisory and consulting services to help university units strengthen operations, manage risks, and enhance internal controls. These engagements are collaborative and designed to add value by offering insight and recommendations before issues arise - particularly when a process, system, or initiative is new or changing.

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Advisory Services

Advisory services are consultative, forward-looking projects that help university units improve processes and manage risks, staying independent and objective while offering guidance and input without taking on management responsibilities.

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Training & Education

Audit Services provides customized training and outreach to help university departments improve internal controls, prevent common audit findings, and manage risks. Sessions cover topics such as control fundamentals, audit observations, fraud prevention, and risk management, and are available in-person or virtually.

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Expertise

The Audit Services staff collectively bring 200 years of diverse experience across industries and higher education, enriching every audit they conduct.

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Tools & Resources

Audit Services provides website links to help individuals report various concerns, communicate with relevant offices, and access information about policies, research, IT, and business resources. These links also guide users to learn more about governance, compliance, conflict of interest, and employee benefits at U-M.

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