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In this discussion, Dr. Curtis A. Carver Jr., Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer of the University System of Georgia, explores the intricate relationship between auditing, policy, and shared governance. He outlines a vision for a proactive partnership between auditors and auditees, emphasizing risk management and leadership involvement in decision-making. The challenges arising from varying interpretations of policies across 35 institutions are addressed. Attendees will engage in a meaningful dialogue on establishing effective controls and fostering collaborative governance practices for improved institutional integrity.
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When Audit, Policy and Shared Governance met Dr. Curtis A. Carver Jr.Vice Chancellor and Chief Information OfficerUniversity System of Georgia
Agenda • The vision • The reality • The partnership • The challenge • Musings, comments, a discussion
The Vision • Predictable, proactive partnership between auditors, auditees, policy, and shared governance • Control and management processes aligned with risk • Leaders actively lead with risk assessment as a precursor to decision making
The Reality Two Greatest Lies ever told: • We are happy to see you; and, • We are here to help. Leadership Cowboys meet Aliens (ala the campuses) Policy Controls Governance
The Reality – Why So Hard? • Resources • Tension between management, control, and leadership • Tension between 35 different institutions, 35 different constituents, and differing interpretations of best practices • Show me the perfect, all inclusive policy document
The Partnership • Leaders lead • Shared governance involved in setting the controls • Controls establish acceptable band of performance • Partners interact as risk dictates
The Challenge (Leaders Lead) • Enterprise Risk Management System • Intent encapsulated as policy by Regents • Procedure encapsulated as handbook by institutional CIOs • Shared governance owns
The Challenge (Shared Governance) • Community of Practice • Subcommittee of CIOs and audit wrote practice manual • Full, formal vetting with campuses
The Challenge (Controls) • Left and right boundaries of behavior • Checked as often as necessary to manage risk 1 2 3
The Challenge (Partner Interaction) • Help me with what, not how • Don’t need a shadow leadership structure • Partner fully before, during and after the formal visit • Whatmakes the heart grow fonder?