{"id":71,"date":"2025-11-14T05:17:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/ia\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-02-15T14:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T19:53:21","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/ia\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">About Us<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b0af948c97a9d0ba3b11e4424b41e86\">Office Org Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"org-chart\">\n  <div class=\"top-row\">\n    <div class=\"top-box\">Executive Vice President<br>&amp; Treasurer<\/div>\n    <div class=\"connector-line\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"top-box\">Board of Trustees<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"vertical-line\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"center-box\">\n    Madina Sabirova,<br>\n    Chief Audit and Enterprise Risk Officer\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"vertical-line bottom\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"diagram\">\n    <div class=\"top-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"container orgcontainer\">\n      <div class=\"orgcolumn\">\n        <div class=\"up-line\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"title-box\">Internal Audit<\/div>\n        <div class=\"connector\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-box\">\n          <ul>\n            <li>Risk-based Operations \/ IT \/ Compliance Audits<\/li>\n            <li>University Hotline and Investigations<\/li>\n            <li>Fraud Risk Management Program<\/li>\n            <li>IT General Controls Program<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"orgcolumn\">\n        <div class=\"up-line\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"title-box\">Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"connector\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-box\">\n          <ul>\n            <li>Enterprise Risk Management Program<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"orgcolumn\">\n        <div class=\"up-line\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"title-box\">Operational Resilience<\/div>\n        <div class=\"connector\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-box\">\n          <ul>\n            <li>International standards Organization (ISO) Program<\/li>\n            <li>Business Continuity Management Program<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-48949852-a05c-47d4-bd6f-210ca922b8f6\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-48949852-a05c-47d4-bd6f-210ca922b8f6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Internal Audit<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-48949852-a05c-47d4-bd6f-210ca922b8f6\">\n                    \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Risk-Based Operational \/ IT \/ Compliance Audits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal Audit delivers point-in-time audit assessments of how well key controls and processes are functioning. It evaluates operations, systems, and activities to ensure they are efficient, effective, and aligned with the University\u2019s objectives. Through risk-based audit planning, data-driven analysis, and collaborative engagement with departments, Internal Audit not only detects issues but also recommends actionable improvements that strengthen the University&#8217;s overall control environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University Hotline and Investigations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purdue utilizes EthicsPoint, a third-party hotline provider, to assist us by documenting your concerns or reports of potential unethical or illegal misconduct. With <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ethicspoint.com\/domain\/media\/en\/gui\/52697\/issues.html?clientid=52697&amp;locationid=22628891&amp;override=yes&amp;agreement=no&amp;companyname=Purdue%20University\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EthicsPoint<\/a>, you can file a confidential, anonymous report via the telephone (1-866-818-2620) or the Internet. Internal Audit will either conduct an investigation or forward the information to the appropriate office for action.&nbsp;Investigations are also performed for issues referred directly by other offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fraud Risk Management Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purdue\u2019s Fraud Risk Management (FRM) Program is a structured approach designed to identify, assess, and mitigate fraud risks within the broader organization. It recognizes the evolving landscape of fraud, characterized by increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters, and aims to protect the University\u2019s reputation and operational standards. By focusing on education, proactive risk management, and rigorous enforcement of ethical standards, the program aims to create a resilient culture against fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IT General Controls Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IT General Controls (ITGCs) are overarching controls that govern how technology systems are accessed, developed, maintained, and secured. The ITGC program includes annual risk assessments of University systems to prioritize ITGC audits for the next audit plan. A standardized risk and control matrix is utilized to ensure consistency in audit processes. Annual communications are provided to stakeholders on the status of the IT control environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-fc7d4630-2256-428f-8675-a9c7d0720b88\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-fc7d4630-2256-428f-8675-a9c7d0720b88\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Enterprise Risk Management<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-fc7d4630-2256-428f-8675-a9c7d0720b88\">\n                    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ERM is a continuous, structured, and enterprise-wide process designed to identify and assess risks and evaluate risk mitigation activities that may impact the University\u2019s ability to achieve its mission and strategic goals. ERM uses a centralized framework to identify, evaluate, and monitor risks across academic, administrative, research, financial, and operational areas. The ERM function works closely with stakeholders across the institution to assess risk likelihood and impact, evaluate mitigation strategies, and provide relevant information for consideration into strategic planning and decision making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-9ee98c07-6834-4da4-8079-bdff654f52d0\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-9ee98c07-6834-4da4-8079-bdff654f52d0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Operational Resilience<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-9ee98c07-6834-4da4-8079-bdff654f52d0\">\n                    \n\n<p><strong><strong>International Standards Organization (ISO) Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ISO program assists departments with attaining and maintaining certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO\/IEC 27001, and ISO\/ IEC 20000-1. Guidance includes audit preparation, documentation, internal reviews, and strategic alignment \u2013 enabling units to meet sponsor requirements, unlock funding opportunities, and elevate their reputational standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business Continuity Management Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Continuity Planning (BCP) efforts equip university units with the tools and training needed to develop, test and refine continuity and recovery plans. Use of Business Impact Analysis, Functional Impact Analysis, and tabletop exercises help departments define critical functions, assess risks, and build actionable recovery strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack has-none-background \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__intro\">\n                    <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-united purdue-home-cta-stack__header\"><\/h2>\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__content\">\n                            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                                                <a class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/ia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hotline-cta.png\" \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-title\">Purdue University\u2019s Enterprise-wide Hotline<\/p>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-subtext\">Purdue University is committed to providing an environment where individuals may report, in a simple anonymous way, suspected fraud; waste; issues of academic integrity or scholastic misconduct; misuse of University assets; or regulatory noncompliance. 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