Category : International Standard Organization | Sub Category : ISO Posted on 2021-08-03 17:16:14
The Catanduanes State University
(CatSU) headed by SUC President III, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza conducted an
Opening Meeting for the Internal Audit Plan of the University for 2021 at the
Accreditation Room, August 3, 2021.
Dr.
Azanza, in his opening message shared his insights and learnings about his ISO
experiences. The meeting was then presided by Engr. Rafael O. Santelices, Administrative Officer V, Management Audit Analyst III
and Lead
Internal Auditor of the CatSU Internal
Audit Services (IAS) Office.
Engr. Santelices said that this
yearโs audit plan included Corporate Business Operations and Project Monitoring
Committee in addition to all areas audited last year CY 2020. Likewise, the
scope of audit was expanded to graduate school and production affairs, besides
the provision of Basic and Higher educational services including
Administrative, Research and Extension, and Support and Ancillary Services.
The internal audit plan aims 1)
to confirm that the management system conforms with all the requirements of the
standards; 2) to confirm the organizationโs commitment to maintain the
effectiveness and improvement of the management system in order to enhance
overall performance; and lastly, 3) to confirm whether the operation of the
management system contributes to the achievement of the organizationโs policy
and objectives.
Attendees of the activity are all Vice-Presidents,
Unit Heads and Deans, all internal auditors and observers. The start of the
audit is on August 4 and will end on November of 2021. The estimated total of
days to cover the 1st semester SY 2021-2022 is 41 days. Conformities
(positive feedback), best practices, opportunities for improvement and
non-conformities are said to be reported during the audit.