Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

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

This Unit will perform the following activities:-
(i)  Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Ministry;

(ii)  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;

(iii)  Review and report on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;

(iv)  Develop audit procedures to facilitate compliance with international standards;

(v)   Review and report on the reliability and integrity of financial and operation data and prepare financial statements and other reports;

(vi) Review and report on the systems in place used to safeguard assets, and verify existence of such assets;

(vii)  Review and report on operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals;

(viii) Review and report on the reactions by the management to internal audit reports, and assist management in the implementation of recommendations made by reports and follow-up on the implementation of recommendations made by the Controller and Auditor General;

(ix)  Review and report on the adequacy of controls built into computerized systems in place in the Ministry;

(x) Prepare and implement Strategic Audit Plans; and

(xi) Conduct performance audits on appraisal of development projects.