Navigate Risk. Support Success.
The Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance helps the KU community navigate risk, meet compliance obligations, and support informed decision-making across teaching, research, and service.
Supporting One KU
The Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance (OARC) brings together several specialized service areas that support the university in navigating compliance requirements, managing risk, improving processes, and addressing operational concerns. While each area has a distinct role, they work within a shared OARC structure to help the KU community access and receive the right guidance and support.
How OARC Supports KU
Risk-Informed Decisions
Helping leaders identify risks, evaluate options, and make informed choices.
Compliance & Accountability
Supporting ethical conduct, regulatory requirements, and institutional responsibilities.
Global Engagement
Advancing international activities through travel safety, research security, and global risk support.
Operational Excellence
Strengthening governance, policies, processes, and continuous improvement.
Areas of Expertise
Integrity & Compliance
Identifies and mitigates compliance risk, promotes compliance awareness, and encourages the conduct of University business across all campuses in accordance with the highest standards of honesty and integrity as set forth in University’s Code of Ethical ConductTypical reasons to contact:
• ADA Compliance
• Research Integrity & Conflict of Interest
• University Privacy Program
• Digital Accessibility & AI Guidance
Policy Administration
Typical reasons to contact:• Difficulty finding a policy
• Questions about policy ownership
• Help navigating policy processes
Internal Audit
Conducts operational, compliance, and financial-related audits and investigations for the University of Kansas.Typical reasons to contact:
• The University Hotline
• IT & Privacy Risk Assessment
• Operational, Compliance, and Financial-related audits & investigations
• Business & Internal Control practices training & consultation
Insurance & Risk Management
Supports insurance coverage, claims, contract insurance review, and risk guidance.Typical reasons to contact:
• Insurance requests and coverage (General liability, Professional liability, Commercial auto liability, etc.)
• Certificates of Insurance requests
• File a Claim
• Planning activities involving risk
Global Risk & Security
Supports international travel, export control, research security, visitors, and global logisticsTypical reasons to contact:
• Planning international travel
• Using a loaner laptop
• Reviewing export control or due diligence concerns
Partner with OARC
OARC works alongside faculty, staff, researchers, and leaders to support the success of the University of Kansas