About Us

The Office of Audit and Compliance is dedicated to helping Mason achieve our goals while enhancing and protecting the university's value by providing risk-based assurance, advice, and insight.

The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

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Edward Dittmeier

Chief Audit and Compliance Officer

Phone: (703) 993-3091

Email: edittmei@gmu.edu


Vin Lacovara

Associate Vice President for Institutional Compliance and Institutional Compliance Leader

Phone: (703) 993-3018

Email: vlacovar@gmu.edu

Jacqueline Curtis

Senior Auditor/Senior Fraud Examiner

Phone: (703) 993-3092

Email: jcurtis6@gmu.edu

Yusaf Ibrahimi

Senior IT Auditor

Phone: (703) 993-3130

Email: yibrahi6@gmu.edu

Derek Butler

Deputy University Auditor

Phone: (703) 993-3098

Email: dbutle7@gmu.edu

Elizabeth Woodley

University Ethics Officer and Outside Interests Manager

Phone: (703) 993-3876

Email: ewoodley@gmu.edu