scholarly journals COMPLIANCE-RISKS IN THE INTERNAL AUDIT SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Vlasova
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Audit System

scholarly journals Promoting Good Governance through Internal Audit Function (IAF): The Nigerian Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu ◽  
Samuel Adebayo Adedokun ◽  
James Unam Monday
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Audit System ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Public Organisations

<p>The subject of governance has become a pertinent issue for business, government, politics, and the general public. In both the private and the public sectors, there is an increasing demand for good governance in terms of accountability and transparency, and internal audit function within organizations has an important role to play in the achievement of these objectives. This study therefore assessed the effects of internal audit function (IAF) on good governance in the public sector in Nigeria. Primary data was obtained through the administration of structured questionnaire to purposively selected respondents comprising Head of Internal Audit, Director of Finance and Supplies, and Head of Local Government Administration, in 33 public sector organizations in Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria. A total of 99 respondents participated in the study. IAF was measured by independence of internal audit system, scope of work, professional competence, examination process, and management support, while quality of service, management of public resources measured good governance. Data obtained was analysed using correlation analysis and multiple regression technique. The results showed that the effectiveness of IAF in Nigerian public sector organisations was moderate since internal audit system in the public organisations was not absolutely independent and professional competence was limited due to the challenge of insufficient funds to successfully carry out its duties. Moreover, the study revealed that IAF had significant and positive effect on the quality of service delivery and management of resources in the public organisations. The study concluded that internal Audit function is a veritable tool for promoting good governance in the Nigerian Public Sector. This study therefore recommended that there should be legal mandate in public sector organisations that allows government information to be publicly published and special funds should be made available to internal auditors as it would enhance effectiveness of internal audit function and boost good governance in the organisations.</p>

A INSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE DE AUDITORIA INTERNA NO PODER EXECUTIVO FEDERAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Leonardo Lins Camara Marinho ◽  
Antônio Francisco De Almeida da Silva Junior
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The Public

A atividade de auditoria interna exercida pela Secretaria Federal de Controle Interno (SFC), que exerce a função de órgão central do Sistema de Controle Interno do Poder Executivo Federal (Scipef), pode estar sujeita a uma baixa padronização e depender fortemente de iniciativas e da motivação pessoal de seus auditores. Considerando o papel fundamental exercido pelas auditorias internas no fortalecimento dos processos de governança das organizações, a presente pesquisa se propôs a investigar a função desse tipo de auditoria no âmbito do Executivo Federal brasileiro, analisando se o nível de capacidade em que se encontra indica a institucionalização e a aplicação uniforme de suas práticas. Diante disso, formulou-se a seguinte questão de pesquisa: o nível de capacidade da atividade de auditoria interna (AAI) exercida pelo Órgão Central do Sistema de Controle Interno do Poder Executivo Federal, a partir da aplicação do Internal Audit Capability Model for the Public Sector (IA-CM), indica a institucionalização e aplicação uniforme de suas práticas? Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza exploratória. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e de revisão documental. Os resultados indicam que a aplicação do Modelo permite a identificação de pontos de melhoria nos processos de auditoria interna atualmente desenvolvidos pela SFC. Ademais, verificou-se que a AAI exercida por esse Órgão não alcançou o nível de capacidade 2, ou seja, áreas de processos principais de auditoria interna previstas pelo Instituto dos Auditores Internos não são implementadas, ou são executadas, mas não estão institucionalizadas ou inseridas na cultura do Órgão.Palavras-chave: Auditoria interna governamental. Governança. Gerenciamento de riscos. Modelos de maturidade.

New perspective on the black box of internal auditing and organisational change

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 804-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aviv Kidron ◽  
Yuval Ofek ◽  
Herztel Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Audit Information

Purpose The shift from the traditional audit towards performance audit implies that internal auditors in the public sector function as change agents who underpin the fundamental change process. This paper aims to propose a model that identifies the determinants of organisational change in the public sector that result from internal auditing and the way internal auditors facilitate it. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual discussion of this paper is based on a review of relevant literature, both practical and academic. Findings This paper develops an innovative model that describes the factors leading to auditees’ change readiness after undergoing internal audit processes. The independent variable is audit information quality and the dependent variable, organisational change. Auditees’ perceptions is the mediator variable, and accessibility to audit information is the moderator variable. Practical implications The proposed model suggests the advantages that can be gained by audit-related services, which in turn will add value to the organisation. The relationships between the variables inform practitioners on how to support effective audits as a means of increasing performance and influencing organisational change. Originality/value As the paper offers an innovative model, it may open up new research areas in internal auditing that can be studied by using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

The Impact of Information Technology (IT) on Assessing the Quality of Notifications Based on Standard No. 2420 in the Public Sector in Kuwait

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Bader H. O. Alshammari ◽  
Sulieman Hussien Albeshtawi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Public Bodies

The researcher aimed to explore impact of information technology (IT) on assessing the quality of notifications based on standard No. 2420 in the public sector in Kuwait. He aimed to explore the impact of several variables - like: computers &amp; software, communication systems, and IT users&rsquo; skills &ndash; on the quality of notifications based on standard No. 2420 in the public sector in Kuwait. The population consists from all the internal audit departments in ministries and public bodies in Kuwait. The researcher has chosen a conveyance sample consisting from 200 individuals. He distributed questionnaire forms to them. 167 questionnaire forms were retrieved. They are valid for statistical analysis. The researcher found that information technology (IT) has a significant impact on assessing the quality of notifications based on standard No. 2420 in the public sector in Kuwait.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance and Performance of Audit Committee and Internal Audit Functions in an Emerging Economy’s Public Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-98
Author(s):  
Shewangu Dzomira
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Management Audit

This article seeks to examine corporate governance and the performance of audit committee and internal audit functions in an emerging economy’s public sector. These two functions form a part of imperative corporate governance aspects, and their effective performance ensures better service delivery by public sector agencies. The study is premised on stakeholder theory, which has turned out to be the central point of public sector discourses. The study is based on qualitative content analysis, which aspires to present information about corporate governance and effectiveness of audit committees and internal audit units in South Africa’s public sector. The findings suggest that there is good corporate governance in terms of the existence of audit committees and internal audit functions in the public sector. However, the results suggest that the audit committees and internal audit units in South Africa’s public sector are not effective. Absence of advice, implementation of recommendations and inadequacy of resources have undermined the performance of audit committees and internal audit units in South Africa’s public sector. The leadership and other assurance bringers ought to consider the findings elevated by the audit committees and internal audit and execute their commendation. Their findings should be urbanised into action plans that are implemented by management. Audit committees must improve their oversight on internal audit functions so that both units would effectively perform. The subsistence of successful audit committee and internal audit components in the public sector certifies proficient and effectual exploitation of resources for the gain of all stakeholders.

Financial Misappropriation in the Nigerian Public Sector: A Determination of the Role of the Internal Auditor

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
J. K. Oyadonghan ◽  
S. Ogoun
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The State ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Public

The continued search for a solution to the problem of poor economic management due to financial misappropriation in the public sector, and the public’s outcry against internal auditors because of their perceived connivance necessitated the current study. Furthermore, the position canvassed by internal auditors with respect to their scope of responsibility further justified the need for this research effort. Accordingly, this study was undertaken to determine, whether or not, the internal auditor has a role to play in ensuring the proper utilization of the nation’s economic resources, bearing in mind the rules specifying the scope of the internal audit function in the public sector. Drawing from the research model of survey design, both a structured questionnaire and oral interview data collection platforms were deployed to collect primary data from audit, and another staff of selected ministries in the State and the least-square regression analysis was adopted in testing the hypotheses. From the analysis, and from personal interview, the researchers were able to find out that internal audit has a responsibility to detect and prevent financial misappropriation in the public sector. It was also found out that the internal auditors in the State Civil Service are not independent, which affects their freedom to report such acts of financial misappropriation to the legislative arm for proper action. Therefore, it is recommended that The State legislative arm should ensure that the independence of the internal auditor is guaranteed by a statute.

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