Internal Audit Office

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve Portland State University’s operations.

Overview of Internal Audit Office (IAO)

We are here to help PSU accomplish its mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Director of Internal Audit reports administratively to the President of PSU and functionally to the Executive and Audit Committee of the PSU Board of Trustees.

The IAO performs four types of engagements:

-    Assurance Services;
-    Consulting Services;
-    Investigative Engagements; and
-    Follow-up Audits

IAO Documents

• Internal Audit Charter
• Fiscal Year 2023 Internal Audit Plan
• Fiscal Year 2022 Internal Audit Plan
• PSU Internal Audit Plan - 2019
• Peer Review Report of PSU Internal Audit

Institute of Internal Auditors

• Code of Ethics
• Standards of Practice 2013-2016
• Standards of Practice 1/1/17