About Internal Audit
The Office of Internal Audit, in alignment with the District's core belief statements
and goals, will promote good stewardship of District assets and resources to uphold
the highest level of integrity and intends to serve as a valued partner and a trusted
advisor.
To enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective
assurance, advice, and insight.
The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the District's operations. The department aims to help the District accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
The Office of Internal Audit is committed to certain values in carrying out its mission:
- Providing excellent service to our clients including the Board, management, staff, and the community of the Collin College District.
- Performing our work in accordance with professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in the performance of our work.
- Adhering to the highest degree of fairness, integrity, and ethical conduct.
- Characterizing our relationships with the Board, employees, and community of the Collin College District with respect, helpfulness, openness, and transparency.
- Maintaining our professionalism as internal auditors through continuance of our education and training.
Audit Process & Governance
Please see this flowchart that outlines the overall audit process.
Audit Standards will be adhered to at Collin College. It is approved by the Board of Trustees, the Finance and Audit Committee and the District President and details the:
- Mission and Scope of Work
- Accountability
- Independence
- Responsibility
- Authority
- Standards of Audit Practice
The charter provides auditors the capability to have access to any personnel or documentation required to complete an audit project.
To facilitate compliance with Audit Standards and help the department achieve independence,
Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board through the Finance and Audit Committee
and administratively (i.e., day-to-day operations) to the Chief Financial Officer.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework
requires internal audit functions to obtain external quality assurance reviews to
assess compliance with standards and to appraise the quality of their Operations.
View the most recent peer review report.
Plans & Reports
The audit plan is the work plan for the department for a particular fiscal year.
Audit plans for the previous five fiscal years are available here:
The purpose of the annual internal audit report is to provide information on the assurance services, consulting services, and other activities of the internal audit function. The report assists oversight agencies in their planning and coordination efforts and also provides information on the benefits and effectiveness of the internal audit function.
Annual audit reports are available here:
Individual audit reports can be requested by contacting the Office of Internal Audit.
Contact Us
Ilse Contreras Campos, CPA
Senior Auditor
Phone: 972-599-3128 | Email: icontrerascampos@collin.edu
Address: 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069
Office Number CHEC 310A
