Office of Internal Audit and Oversight

Mission

The Office of Internal Audit and Oversight (IAO) provides relevant, timely and high-quality internal audit and investigation services, and expert advice on governance, risk management and internal control processes, in order to:

  • Enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the ILO’s operations;
  • Support management to promote a continued ethical culture in the ILO; and thereby
  • Help advance the organizational objectives of a high-performing, influential ILO, responsive to the needs of constituents in pursuing its social justice mandate. 

Vision

The IAO’s vision is to enhance and protect the ILO’s value to its constituents and other internal and external stakeholders by providing independent, authoritative and insightful risk-based assurance, advice and investigations.

Mandate

The IAO's mandate is enshrined in the ILO's Financial Regulations and Rules, and the Charter of the Office of Internal Audit and Oversight.  

The IAO aims to: 

  • Assist the Office to accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach and suggesting ways to improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes; 
  • Enhance organizational value and protect the ILO’s reputation by providing risk-based and objective assurance and advice as well as investigations into allegations of wrongdoing.

Authority

  • The IAO's authority derives from its direct reporting relationship to the Director-General and the Governing Body, supported by expert advice from and monitoring by the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee. 
  • The IAO’s authority provides it with full, free and prompt access to all records, personnel, operations, functions and other material relevant to the subject matter under review. 

IAO Services

Reports of the Chief Internal Auditor (Director IAO)

Charter of the Office of Internal Audit and Oversight

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