Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance (OARC)
Advancing the university’s mission by helping our KU community navigate the complex risk environment in which we operate.
Our Purpose
- Promote a culture of accountability and transparency
- Support informed decision-making through risk-based analysis
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies
- Strengthen institutional resilience and operational integrity
Our Divsions
Learn more about our unit divisions below.
Internal Audit
Our Services:
• IT & Privacy Risk Assessments
• Leadership Transition Reviews
• Annual Financial Certification
• Audits
Integrity & Compliance (OIC)
Core Compliance Areas:
• ADA Accessibility
• Clery Act Compliance
• Data Management
• Employee Training
• Policy Administration
• Privacy: HIPAA & FERPA
• Research Integrity & Compliance
Global Risk & Security
Core Services:
• Export Compliance
• Security & Research Information Assurance
• International Travel & Engagements
• Hosting a Visitor
• Training
Policy Administration
Core Areas:
• University Policy Program
• Policy Library
• Policy Development Process
RIsk Management & Insurance
University Insurance:
• Policy inquiries
• Procurement
• Policy Verifications (including malpractice coverage for KUMC residents & fellows)
• Claims
Risk management guidance & Root cause analysis (RCA)
Repatriation & NAGPRA
Our university is committed to the ultimate repatriation of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.