About Us
Our primary function is to provide independent, comprehensive audits, investigations, reviews, and consulting services designed to enhance the University’s reputation, promote accountability, integrity, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the university’s operations.
Our Office serves as an independent appraisal function for the University. To promote independence and objectivity, the Inspector General (Chief Audit Executive) reports functionally to the Board of Trustees (BOT) through its Audit and Compliance Committee (ACC), and administratively to the University President. As stipulated in the FAU OIG Charter and as required by the Board of Governor (BOG)’s regulations, OIG operates under the professional standards and ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Red Book) and the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General issued by the Association of Inspectors General (Green Book).
The Office of the Inspector General prepares an annual work plan based on the OIG’s annual risk assessment, and the contributions and insights from management, staff, and the BOT Audit and Compliance Committee Chair. Annually, the Inspector General's Office issues a report on activities and most significant accomplishments of the office for the preceding fiscal year ended June 30th.
OFFICE STAFF
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Reuben Iyamu, MBA, CIA, CFE, CIGA, CIG
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In March 2021, Mr. Reuben C. Iyamu was appointed as the Inspector General for Florida Atlantic University (FAU)’s Office of Inspector General. In that role, he serves as the Chief Audit Executive, responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating auditing; investigations; consulting services; and reviews of the University's operations and activities. Mr. Iyamu has over 20 years of experience conducting and/or leading audits, investigations, and consulting projects. Before joining FAU, he served as the Deputy Inspector General for the Polk County Clerk's Office of Inspector General. He also served as the Director of Internal Audit for the Monroe County Clerk and Comptroller. Mr. Iyamu earned his bachelor’s in information technology science from Florida State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), and a Certified Inspector General (CIG). Mr. Iyamu is a member of various professional associations relating to accounting, auditing, investigation, and information technology, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the Association of Inspectors General (AIG), the Florida Audit Forum, and the Association of Colleges and Universities (ACUA). He is also a member of the State University Audit Council (SUAC). |
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Karla Acevedo, CIA, CIGA
Audit and Investigative Manager Phone: 561-297-3682 acevedok@fau.edu
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In March 2025, Karla Acevedo joined Florida Atlantic University's Office of Inspector General as the Manager of Audit and Investigation. In this role, she is responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of audits and investigations, as well as providing advisory services for the University's operations and activities. Mrs. Acevedo brings over 25 years of diverse experience, including Sarbanes-Oxley regulation, general accounting, financial services, internal audit for both public and private firms, advisory roles, and public education. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in business management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ. Additionally, she is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA). Mrs. Acevedo is an active member of several professional associations, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of Inspectors General (AIG), and the Association of Colleges and Universities (ACUA). |
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Allaire Vroman |
In September 2004, Ms. Allaire Vroman joined FAU's Office of Inspector General as an Auditor/Investigator. In that role, she is responsible for conducting audits, management reviews, and investigations. Ms. Vroman is a member of various professional associations that includes the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of Inspector Generals (AIG) and the Association of Colleges and Universities (ACUA). |
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Internal Auditor/Investigator |
Performs audits, investigations, management advisory services, and other assigned operational reviews in accordance with professional standards and OIG policies and procedures. |