The organisation structure for the Internal Audit Directorate is shown on the Appendix K Organochart.
The Directorate is responsible for managing the internal audit function in the Ministry in order to enhance oversight in the management of public resources.
The Directorate performs the following specific functions:
a) Conduct audit assignments in order to provide assurance on internal controls and governance systems;
b) Review risk management processes in the Ministry in order to ascertain their effectiveness;
c) Provide Secretariat services to the Audit Committee in order to facilitate their operations;
d) Monitor the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations in order to inform decision making;
e) Maintain an internal audit database for easy retrieval of information;
f) Verify domestic arrears in the Ministry in order to provide assurance on the accuracy of information;
g) Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports for decision making;
h) Provision of advisory services to management and other stakeholders for informed decision making;
i) Verification of stock and assets in order to provide checks and balances in the management of public stores;
j) Conduct Information Systems audits in order to identify risks in the adoption and use of existing and emerging technologies; and
k) Conduct compliance audits in order to foster adherence to legislation, policies, guidelines and regulations.
The Directorate is headed by a Director (M), assisted by an Assistant Director (L) and Senior Stock Verifier (J).