Internal Audit

To ascertain whether the internal inspection and control system operating in the Ministry to prevent errors and frauds is effective in terms of plan as well as in terms of quality performance.

Determining the reliability of accounts and other records and ascertaining whether the accounting policy used provides the necessary information for the preparation of accurate financial statements.

To find out how far the assets of the department are protected against all kinds of damages.

To ascertain whether the Government Establishments Code, Government Finance Regulations and other supplementary instructions issued from time to time by the Ministry of Public Administration and Treasury are being complied with.

To examine the effectiveness of the internal control system chosen to prevent and detect waste, waste capacity and cost overruns.

To examine the accounting procedures of the Ministry and the institutions under it and the operations that lead to any expenditure of money and to find out whether the property and assets of the respective institutions are used in a safe and economical manner.

Conducting special investigations when necessary.

Review and prepare reports on the operational functions of the Ministry from a managerial point of view externally from a technical or an accounting point of view.

Evaluating the progress of work schemes and projects and the extent to which programs and schedules are directed towards the achievement of objectives.

Conducting up-to-date on-site investigations of problem areas leading to delays in execution of work. Evaluating and reviewing controls used in monitoring and supervision of operational functions.