Internal Audit

The Western Education and Library Board has an independent internal audit function which reports directly to the Chief Executive. An Audit Committee, in existence since 1998, includes six Board members with the Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer and Head of Internal Audit normally in attendance.

In December 2001 the Internal Audit Section achieved accreditation under the internationally recognised quality standard ISO 9001.

OBJECTIVES

The principal objective of Internal Audit is to carry out systematic review and evaluation of risk management, control and governance which comprises the policies, procedures and operations in place to:

• establish and monitor the achievement of WELB's objectives;
• identify, assess and manage the risks to achieving WELB's objectives;
• advise on, formulate and evaluate policy, within the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer;
• ensure the economical, effective and efficient use of resources;
• ensure compliance with established policies (including behavioural and ethical expectations), procedures, laws and regulations;
• safeguard the Board's assets and interests from losses of all kinds, including those arising from fraud, irregularity or corruption; and
• ensure the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and external reporting and accountability processes.

CURRENT STAFFING