Section 90 of the Local Governments Act Cap 243 stipulates the existence of the Internal Audit department in every district whose duties and responsibilities are also well defined by regulations 2007 and the Local Government Audit Manual 2007.
The department has the mandate to carry out audits in health centers, schools, sub-counties, district council departments, LDG grant, CBG grant, CDD, manpower audit, NAADS, special audits and investigations and any other projects.
Mission
To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that add value and improve the district operations.
Mandate
Section 90 of the Local Governments Act CAP 243 stipulates for the existence of the Internal Audit department in every district whose duties and responsibilities are also well defined by Regulations 12(1-3) of the Financial and Accounting Regulations 2007 and the Local government audit manual 2007.
Major Goal
To provide assurance that internal controls are in place and functioning as intended and that value for money is obtained in council activities by carrying out audits in the following areas : revenue collection, procurement procedures and payments, assets, stores, and any others area prescribed in various policies for instance NAADS.
Audit Universe
- 256 UPE Schools
- 66 USE Schools
- 7 Health center IVs and one Hospital
- 54 Health center IIIs and II’s
- 11 District Departments
- 15 sub county’s
- NAADS in 21 Lower Local Governments
- Man power Audit
- Project audits(LDG,CBG,CDD)