WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University was created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating the educational mission of Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring the University’s fiscal integrity through oversight of financial resources and assets and, as such, annually examines internal and external reports, including audits, on the financial performance of Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2024, Keziah Otu commenced her role as Winthrop University’s Internal Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Internal Audit is guided, in part, by an effective Internal Audit Charter consisting of a mission statement, roles, and responsibilities, standards of practice, clarity of reporting and accessibility, and the scope of Internal Audit; and
WHEREAS, an Internal Audit Charter has been drafted for Winthrop University requiring the approval of the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the basis of the above and at the request of Winthrop University President Edward A. Serna, the Board of Trustees approves the Winthrop University Internal Audit Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 1st day of May, 2025, in a regularly scheduled meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Acting Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.
