To strengthen institutional governance, transparency, and accountability, internal auditors of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) attended the three-day Capacity-Building Program for Internal Audit Units of State Universities and Colleges (SUC-IAUs CAPDEV 2026) – VisMin Leg, held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel from July 1 to 3, 2026.
Representing CHMSU were Internal Audit Unit Head Robelyn Gonzales, Internal Auditors May Ann Toledo and Lorena Romero, and staff Vanessa Aguirre, who took part in the full run of technical sessions and workshop exercises throughout the three-day program.
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The training brought together internal auditors from higher education institutions across the Visayas and Mindanao regions, equipping participants with the technical skills needed to implement the Basic Assessment of Internal Control System (BAICS) within their respective universities.
Sessions walked delegates through the core phases of the audit lifecycle, from operational familiarization and process mapping to data validation and reporting, giving participants a structured framework to bring back to their home institutions.
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Internal Auditor V Carmina Dela Cruz facilitated key learning blocks on crafting internal control questionnaires, analyzing system vulnerabilities, and preparing the partial BAICS Assessment Report (BAR).
Tarlac State University Internal Audit Services Director Jonathan Gabriel, the program’s Project Team Leader, presented an overview of the audit process for SUCs, underscoring the role of internal audit in reinforcing accountability and internal control systems across higher education institutions.
In her closing remarks, Ma. Katrina Rivera, Head of TSU’s Office of Human Resource Development and Management – Training and Organizational Development Unit, reminded participants that the impact of the training extends well beyond the training venue.
