University Governance

Ultimately, the Board has overall responsibility for ensuring that there are effective systems of control in operation throughout the University; that the University complies with all applicable laws and regulations; and that the systems of control ensure the integrity and reliability of external financial reporting. This responsibility is reinforced by the requirement in the Trinity Code of Governance to publish annual statements of assurance on internal control and related governance matters.

Heads of function, as co-ordinated through the governance structures of the University, including Principal Committees and Executive Officers’ Group, are responsible for the establishment, operation and monitoring of appropriate systems of control.

All staff have responsibility to observe University policies.

The Audit Committee is one of various sources providing assurance to Board on governance and controls.