Internal Audits help build control-conscious culture in a government service

To implement an Audit Reform Programme, the South African National Department of Health first examined the profiles, attitudes, and degree of empowerment of staff, political influences, work ethic, and respect for/awareness of government policies, etc. The Department then developed an annual internal audit plan focussed on major issues rather than nit-picking to avoid being seen just as a fraud investigative unit, and worked actively on staying relevant to management's needs through activities s...

BPIR Categories

11.4.1 Design/conduct internal/external audits
8.1.1 Leaders develop/manage org culture,vision&values
14.3.6 Provide ideas management & innovation processes