Internal Audit Department

Generally, the department is responsible for the following:

• Developing of annual audit programme
• Ensuring compliance with Audit guidelines, financial regulations, accounting code and other external rules.
• Adequate Supervision and Auditing of disbursement of public funds.
• Proper monitoring and Accounting for government revenue.
• Advising Accounting officers on all Audit matters.
• Examination and verification of accounting records such as book of Accounts, main and Subsidiary ledgers.
• Preparation and writing of monthly Audit reports for submission to relevant authorities.
• Periodic checks of all government statutory corporations, commissions and Agencies under the Ministry;
• Liaising with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) from time to time for interpretation and clarification of the provisions of financial regulation and other treasury circular where necessary; and
• Regular training of Audit staff to prepare them for efficient performance of their duties.