Objective

To provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer on proper management of resources.

Functions

1. Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Ministry;
2. Review and report on conformity with financial and operational procedures laid down in any legislation or any regulations or instructions for control over the expenditure of the Ministry;
3. Review and report on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;
4. Review and report on the reliability and integrity of financial and operating data for the preparation of accurate financial statements and reports;
5. Review and report on the systems in place used to safeguard assets, and verify existence of such assets;
6. Review and report on operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals;
7. Review and report on the adequacy of action by the management in response to internal audit reports, and assist the management on the implementation of recommendations made by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG);
8. Review and report on the adequacy of controls established into computerized systems in place in the Ministry;
9. Prepare and implement Strategic Audit Plans; and
10. Conduct performance audits and appraisal of development projects.