The main functions of the internal Audit Unit is to determine whether the Assembly’s network of risk management, control and governance processes as designed and presented by management is adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure that:

• Risk are appropriately identified and managed.
• Interactions with the various governance groups occur as needed.
• Significant financial, managerial and operating information is accurate, reliable and timely
• Employees’ actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.
• Programmes, plans and objectives are achieved
• Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the Assembly and are recognized and addressed appropriately.
• Accounting procedures are effective.

Opportunities for improving management control and the Assembly’s image may be identified during audits and communicated to the appropriate level of management