Mission, Objective, Achievements and Aims of the Internal Audit
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Aug 11, 2006, 10:24
MISSION STATEMENT
To ensure that internal controls and policy guidelines and procedures are adhered to through compliance verification of the Auditor General’s Department.
AIMS
To identify opportunities and provide timely suggestions to management for improvement in internal control systems and the efficiency and effectiveness that guarantee transparency and accountability.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Functions of the programme includes identifying opportunities and provide timely suggestions to management for improvement in internal control, system efficiency and effectiveness that guarantee transparency and accountability.
It also entails the preparation of strategic, periodic and operational internal audit plans. Preparation of audit plans and audit programs for all audits units, in consultation with the assistance of the Internal Audit
ACHIEVEMENTS
The existing audit system was reviewed by the current administration and its findings have been implemented. this has resulted amongst other things, an expansion of the staff from consisting one just one personality to there being six (five auditors and one secretary) with each staff with a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Accounting. This has helped immensely by way of expanding the unit's coverage and operations.
The unit has also conducted various training and workshops for both accounting and store staff with the view of enhancing their performance.
Timely nationwide audit reports have been produced and the unit has been able to make the necessary follow ups.
A financial management workshop on the devolved functions of the Ministry of Health was also conducted by the unit.
FUTURE PLANS
The unit hopes to draw up far reaching work plan in the nearest future.
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