Ministry Department
Internal Audit Unit
Upholding the highest standards of integrity — risk-based audit planning, assurance, advisory services, and compliance.
Overview
About the Internal Audit Unit
The Internal Audit Unit upholds the highest standards of integrity in all Ministry operations. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, providing assurance on the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of government operations. The Unit provides timely and accurate assurance and advisory services, supports risk management on a day-to-day basis, and fosters a culture of self-assessment within the Ministry.
The Unit develops and implements an annual risk-based audit plan, issues audit reports within 15 working days of fieldwork, conducts follow-up reviews quarterly, provides advisory services to Management on request, coordinates the Ministry's Risk Management Plan, and reviews the effectiveness of internal controls.
Service Delivery Standards
What You Can Expect From Us
These standards are set out in the Ministry's Service Delivery Standards (SDS) for FY 2024/25–FY 2029/30, aligned with Vision 2040, NDP IV, and the PIAP for the Tourism Development Programme.
| Key Service | Service Standard | Timeline | Target Clients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual risk-based audit plan | Develop and submit for approval by July 31st each year | By July 31 | Accounting Officer, Audit Committee |
| Departmental audits | Complete within 15 working days; 2 weeks advance notice | 15 working days | All departments |
| Exit meetings | Conduct within 5 working days of completing fieldwork | 5 working days | Audited departments |
| Draft audit reports | Issue within 10 working days of the exit meeting | 10 working days | Management, Audit Committee |
| Final audit reports | Finalize within 5 working days of receiving management responses | 5 working days | Management, Audit Committee |
| Follow-up on audit recommendations | Conduct quarterly; achieve 80% implementation rate | Quarterly | All departments |
| Advisory services to Management | Provide within 10 working days of request | 10 working days | Management |
| Risk Management Plan | Coordinate and update annually by March 31st | By March 31 | Management, MoFPED |
| Internal controls review | Review effectiveness semi-annually; recommendations within 10 working days | Semi-annual | Management |
| Audit-related inquiries | Respond within 3 working days | 3 working days | Staff, stakeholders |
| Staff professional development | All audit staff complete at least 40 hours annually | Annual | Audit staff |
| Auditee satisfaction | Maintain 95% satisfaction rate from auditees | Annual | Audited departments |
The Department at a Glance
15
Working Days for Audits
80%
Recommendation Implementation
40
Hours Training/Year
95%
Auditee Satisfaction Target
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