The Role of Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Section (IAS) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. It adds value by helping the agency accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

The Internal Audit Section complies with the Internal Audit Manual, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Finance and also the International Professional Practice Framework promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Charter, 2014 approved by the Honorable Prime Minister on 4 th December 2015 sets forth the purpose, authority and responsibility of the Internal Audit Unit.