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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.

About OARC

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 Unit

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Internal Audit

Our Services:
• IT & Privacy Risk Assessments
• Leadership Transition Reviews
• Annual Financial Certification
• Audits
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Integrity & Compliance (OIC)

Core Compliance Areas:
• ADA Accessibility
• Clery Act Compliance
• Data Management
• Employee Training
• Policy Administration
• Privacy: HIPAA & FERPA
• Research Integrity & Compliance
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Global, Risk & Security (GRS)

Core Services:
• Export Compliance
• Security & Research Information Assurance
• International Travel & Engagements
• Hosting a Visitor
• Training
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Policy Administration

Core Areas:
• University Policy Program
• Policy Library
• Policy Development Process
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Repatriation & NAGPRA

Our university is committed to the ultimate repatriation of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.

Our Commitment

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KU’s Institutional Hotline is not a “911 service” and cannot provide emergency service. If you are aware of an emergency, please call 911 and/or contact another appropriate authority.