Core Functions of the Department

The internal audit department will assist the government to fulfil its vision, mission, strategies, initiatives and objectives while adhering to its core value by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the risk management, internal control system and government processes.

Ultimately the internal audit department will help to ensure:

• Risks are appropriately identified and managed
• Significant financial managerial and operating information is accurate, reliable and timely
• Government resources are acquired economically, used effectively and adequately safeguarded.
• Government operations are transacted in accordance with sufficient internal controls, good business judgement and high ethical standards.
• Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the governments internal control processes.
• Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the government are recognised and addressed appropriately