Operational - This is the most common audit performed by AMAS. The auditors will interview key personnel to obtain a basic understanding of the business functions performed at the unit being reviewed, evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control environment in place, examine a representative sample of transactions, documents, or other pertinent data, and prepare a report for senior management highlighting any significant weaknesses observed along with suggestions or recommendations for corrective action.

Information Systems (IS) - This is a technical review of a computing function and would include data center operations, access security, major application systems, end-user computing, etc.

Financial - This type of audit is performed to express an opinion on the accuracy of the data contained in an organization's published financial statements. This type of audit is normally performed by independent certified public accountants (CPAs). For information on Syracuse University's external auditors, please visit their web site: KPMG

Compliance - Various governmental agencies and the NCAA have very specific rules and regulations which must be complied with, usually as a condition of receiving funding or retaining membership, and require periodic audits to be performed. Compliance audits are also conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the University's efforts to maintain compliance with important statutory requirements, whether or not government funds are involved.

Investigative - These audits are performed to investigate incidents of possible fraud or misappropriation of University assets. We work closely with executive management, the Comptroller's Office, Department of Public Safety, Human Resources, University attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the criminal justice system, as necessary, to investigate the facts and resolve the issue to its conclusion. Please read the University's Policy on Fraudulent Activities for further information.