External auditors are auditors who are not employed by the University and are performing an audit or review of any of the following:
When a department is notified by the external auditor of an impending audit or review, the department should immediately contact the Office of Internal Audit to arrange an entrance meeting. Please see section 10.3 of the APPM for Internal Audit's policies and procedures for the Registration of Outside Auditors at policies.wayne.edu/appm/10-3-internal-audit
An audit can be a painless event if you follow some very simple suggestions.
How should I handle an external auditor?
Do's: TOP
If the auditor knows about any possible issues up front, they can deal with them more effectively as they proceed with the audit rather than reacting to them as they arise.