The Office of the Internal Auditor General (OIAG)
Mission
The Office of Internal Auditor General (OIAG) is responsible for setting standards for internal audit, monitoring and coordinating services of internal audit functions in Public Sector Entities.
Main objective:
To help Public Sector Entities ensure efficient, effective and accountable use of public resources by providing them with analysis, appraisals and recommendations about activities and systems reviewed.
Specific objectives:
To meet our mission and the above-mentioned core objective, the Office of Internal Auditor General will do the following:
- Set standards for Internal Audit function in Public Sector Entities;
- Ensure capacity building for Internal Auditors in Public Sector Entities;
- Provide guidance and oversight to Internal Auditors in all Public Sector Entities across the Country.
- Support Internal Auditors in Public Sector Entities in conducting audits, carry out reviews, analysis and appraisals of activities in those entities, when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the above objectives, the OIAG shall discharge the following responsibilities:
- Supervise and co-ordinate the internal audit function across all government institutions;
- Formulate and disseminate internal audit regulations, uniform standards, policies, guidelines, audit methodology, etc.
- Lead an annual planning process for the internal activities throughout the Government;
- Arrange appropriate continuous professional development of Internal Auditors;
- Provide quality assurance and producing a consolidated annual internal audit report;
- Conduct internal audits in central government institutions including ministries, embassies, etc.
- Conduct internal audits in local government institutions including districts and other services operating at districts level such as Schools, District Hospitals and Prisons.
- Perform any ad hoc investigative assignments in any government entity.
Internal Audit Documents