UC Davis Advisory Engagements

Academic Affairs Administrative Review – This review will assess internal controls over financial and administrative processes within the Vice Provost’s office such as appropriate separation of duties. Financial performance of Academic Affairs over the past 5 years will also be assessed.  Through interviews with key administrative personnel we will evaluate the current state of operations and key inherent risks facing Academic Affairs as well as how those risks impact administrative operations. We will also evaluate Academic Affairs’ efforts to promote diversity.

 

Aggie Surplus – Aggie Surplus sells excess equipment, supplies, furniture and property to the general public and university departments.  It allows departments to buy needed items at a cost savings, dispose of excess property, and generate additional funds.  This review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the business operations of Aggie Surplus.

 

Campus Committees - AMAS serves on a number of advisory committees charged with activities such as providing input and monitoring of campus efforts on assessment of controls, accountability, risk management and compliance.

 

Counseling Services – The Counseling Services department within Student Health and Counseling Services provides individual, group, academic, emotional, and career counseling services.  This review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Counseling Services operations through means such as metrics; benchmarking; and review of processes to assess student satisfaction with services provided.

 

Office of Research Administrative Review–This review will assess internal controls over financial and administrative processes within the Vice Chancellor’s office such as appropriate separation of duties. Financial performance of the Office of Research over the past 5 years including the availability and commitments against discretionary funds, and research funding will also be assessed.  Through interviews with key administrative personnel we will evaluate the current state of operations and key inherent risks facing the Office of Research as well as how those risks impact administrative operations. We will also evaluate efforts to promote diversity in the Office of Research.