This Unit is led by a Chief Internal Auditor

Objective

To ensure that the Management adhered to the relevant legislations by providing advisory services .

Function.

To appraise the soundness and application of accounting, financial and operational control.

The activities of the Unit are:-

• Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Ministry.
• Review and report on conformity with financial and operational procedures laid down in any legislation.
• Review and report on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Review and report on the reliability and integrity of financial and operating data.
• Review and report on the systems in place used to safeguard assets, and as appropriate, the verification of the existence of such assets.
• Review and report on the operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals.
• Review and report on the adequacy of action by management in response to internal and external audit reports.
• Review and report on the adequacy of controls built into computerized systems in the Ministry.
• Prepare quarterly and annual audit reports.