Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to improve institutional operations. The function of Internal Audit assist the College to accomplish its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
Internal Audit conducts audits and reviews in accordance with professional auditing standards and applicable policies of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The mission of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that add value and improve the College’s operations. Internal Audit helps the institution accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Internal Audit operates under the authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the College President.
Internal Audit has full, free, and unrestricted access to all College records, personnel, property, and systems necessary to perform audits and reviews.
The Internal Auditor reports administratively to the President and functionally to the Tennessee Board of Regents Office of System-Wide Internal Audit to ensure independence and coordination with system-wide internal audit activities.
Internal Audit performs a variety of services including:
Audits are conducted based on a risk assessment and in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
Employees and members of the public are encouraged to report suspected fraud, waste, abuse, or other misconduct.
Concerns may be reported to:
Reports may be submitted anonymously, to the extent permitted by law.
Prompt reporting helps protect the resources and integrity of the College.
Helpful resources related to Internal Audit and internal controls include:
Office of Internal Audit
Jason C. Patterson
Phone: 865-694-6648
Email: jcpatterson@pstcc.edu
Office Location: Goins 231