Oversight and Governance Assurance

Overview

This service provides structured support for institutional oversight and governance, ensuring that decisions, policies, and operations are transparent, accountable, and aligned with OSU A&M’s strategic goals. It helps departments demonstrate due diligence, monitor compliance, and validate that systems and processes are functioning as intended. By embedding assurance practices into governance workflows, this service strengthens trust, reduces risk, and promotes continuous improvement.

Features and Benefits

This service includes:
- Governance Framework Alignment: Support for aligning oversight activities with institutional governance structures
- Assurance Planning: Development of assurance strategies to validate controls, compliance, and performance
- Monitoring and Review: Facilitation of periodic reviews, control assessments, and performance audits
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordination across leadership, compliance, and operational teams
- Documentation and Reporting: Assistance with oversight records, findings, and improvement recommendations
Benefits to users:
- Enhances transparency and accountability in decision-making
- Supports compliance with policies, laws, and ethical standards
- Validates that controls and processes are effective and sustainable
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and institutional integrity
- Strengthens readiness for audits, reviews, and strategic evaluations

Who is this Service Offering Available to?

Enterprise Information Technology

Service Availability

Requests can be submitted at any time through the university’s service portal. Initial consultations are typically scheduled within 2–3 business days. Timelines for assurance planning or review activities vary based on scope and stakeholder availability.

Fees or Costs Associated with the Service.

There is no fee for standard oversight and assurance support. If external advisory services or specialized assessments are required, any associated costs will be communicated and approved prior to engagement.