Conformance with Governing Statute, Policy and Procedure
TO: Faculty and Staff
FROM: Stephen T. Hulbert, President
For a second year I am writing to all Nicholls State University employees emphasizing the obligation each of us share to conform with governing statute, policy and procedure. No matter what our particular role within the University, we each share certain responsibilities. More specifically, as university employees we are expected to exhibit the utmost integrity in all matters related to institutional operations. In fulfilling this responsibility, it is critical that faculty and staff members are aware of and follow all governing laws, regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to their respective role within university operations.
Managing university resources is a more complex and challenging responsibility then ever before. To fulfill its responsibility in this area and to ensure institutional integrity, the University administration has established and maintains a system of internal operating controls. Through these internal controls, or more specifically operating policies and procedures, the University seeks to safeguard public assets while guaranteeing conformance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
One attribute of this system of internal control involves the work of the University’s Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor is guided by a substantial body of professional practice consisting of position duties and responsibilities, standards and statements of ethical behavior. The Internal Auditor routinely monitors university business practices at all levels against established law, regulations, policies and procedures. The work of the Internal Auditor reflects on objective and professional evaluation of these activities as a means of ensuring that laws, regulations, policies and procedures are being followed in line with stated goals and objectives.
Employees affected by an internal audit review should see such an initiative as an opportunity to assess overall effectiveness and efficiency. Employees are expected to exercise open cooperation with the Internal Auditor in completing such a review.
Nicholls State University is committed to distinguishing itself as a quality institution of higher education through excellence in teaching, research and service. Each of us, no matter our role in the University, contributes to that success by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity.
To that end, I want to thank each of you for your continued cooperation and support of this fine university.