OBJECTIVE OF POSITION.

To provide support for the development and establishment of an efficient and well-functioning Internal Audit systems and processes at the OHCS.

INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT (IAU)

The Unit provides the following services:

• Carries out assurance and professional evaluation of the activities of the OHCS.
• Ensures that the system of internal controls provide reasonable assurance to management.
• Provides a means for keeping the management of OHCS fully informed about problems and deficiencies related to the administration of its programmes and operations and the necessity for appropriate corrective action.
• Facilitates the prevention and detection of fraud, abuse and waste.
• Ensures that risks are adequately managed.
• Ensures that financial, managerial and operating information provided internally and externally is accurate, reliable, timely and comply with the laws, policies, plans, standards and procedures.