Internal audit

The RPTU’s Internal Audit Department is an internal auditing body within the university. It receives its assignments directly from the Chancellor. It supports the university leadership in monitoring compliance with applicable legal and administrative regulations and, at the direction of the university leadership, reviews the appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of organizational structures and work processes. In doing so, the Internal Audit Department is obligated to act independently, neutrally, and objectively. In addition to auditing, analyzing, and reporting, the Internal Audit Department’s activities also include advising on and supporting the implementation of recommendations and improvements. The tasks, rights, and duties of the Internal Audit Department are set forth in an official directive.

The responsibilities of the Internal Audit Department include:

• the“traditional” audit areas, such as:

  • cash management oversight in accordance with § 78 of the State Budget Code (LHO)

  • auditing statements of expenditure for grants pursuant to § 44 LHO, as well as the preparation of audit certificates for EU projects

  • Inventory audits

  • Special audits and investigations at the direction of the Chancellor

• the administration of the RPTU’s official seals

• The area of responsibility for collection proceedings and enforcement orders

• The “Anti-Corruption and Corruption Prevention” portfolio .