Accountability and Audit Committee

The purpose of the Accountability and Audit Committee is to ensure strong and effective systems of internal controls within the North Carolina Community College System that comply with N.C. General Statutes and to clearly indicate responsibilities related to that system of internal controls, and to strengthen internal audit activities within the System. In addition, the Committee shall oversee and monitor key institutional risks and related mitigation and response plans to ensure that risk management activities support the mission and strategy of the System.

Chair: Mr. Mark Merritt

Vice-Chair: Mr. Hari Nath 


State Board Members


Non-Voting Non-State Board Members

  • Ms. Lyn Austin, Chair, Johnston Community College
  • Mr. David Heatherly, President, Coastal Carolina Community College
200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

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