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Office of Institutional Compliance and Internal Audit

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The Office of Institutional Compliance and Internal Audit comprises of two independent and objective functions supporting the visions, goals, and aims of Chapman University through working partnership with university leadership to address risks, assess internal controls, and improve the University's governance. The Chief Compliance Officer reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and administratively to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

Contact Us

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Kristi Perito, CPA

Chief Compliance Officer

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Kathryn Hwang, CCEP

Manager of Compliance Programs

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Sami Fong

Internal Auditor

Our Team

Meet the student assistants operating behind the scenes to support our work!

Aalia Rodriquez

Audrey Sherman

Althea Valenzuela

Mikala Akiona

Ethics Anonymous Reporting Helpline


Chapman University has contracted with an outside provider, Ethicspoint, Inc. to receive reports regarding concerns over financial irregularities (and similar ethics related matters).

For more information on when and how to report, refer to the Ethical Concerns Brochure.

Click below to file a report.