Provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer in the proper and soundness application of financial management of funds.
Objective
This Section performs the following activities:-
(i) Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the District council
(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 District council
(iii) Review and report on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;
(iv) Review and report on the reliability and integrity of financial and operation data and prepare financial statements and other reports;
(v) Review and report on the systems in place used to safeguard assets and verify existence of such assets;
(vi) 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 Audit General;
(vii) Review and report on the adequacy of control built into computerized systems in place in the council; and
(viii) Prepare and implement Strategic Audit Plans.
