Internal Audit Unit

Management Department

[ INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT ]		[ ONE STOP CENTER UNIT (OSC) ]
[ CORPORATE UNIT ]		[ LEGAL UNIT ]

INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

Introduction
The Internal Audit Unit which was established in 2011 is a new unit in the Segamat District Council (MDS). This unit comprise two employees which are the grade W17 or W27 Assistant Auditors.

Function

• To study the level of credibility and effectiveness of the financial system and internal control of the organisation as well as to provide advice and views on the Departmental internal control;
• To study whether the Departmental activities are managed prudently, efficiently and effectively;
• To study the level of compliance on all policies, laws, regulations and directives enforced;
• To report the audit results and take follow-up actions on arising matters;
• To present the Internal Audit Report during the Internal Audit Committee Meeting as well as the Finance and Accounts Management Committee Meeting; And
• To prepare the Internal Audit Annual Plan and the Internal Audit Annual Report.

Objective 
To evaluate, inspect, confirm and report the level of compliance to the financial management and administration of the Council regarding the Laws, Circulars, Regulations and Policies stipulated from time to time by the Authorities and Top Management of MDS.

• To evaluate, inspect and report the level of internal control carried out and practiced in maintaining and protecting the security of monetary collections / public stores and properties of the Council;
• Evaluate and examine the efficiency of the management performance of an activity, programme or project of the Council is or has been implemented, and

       Suggestions and recommendations to improve the quality of financial management and administration of MDS in accordance with audit report base on the results of the evaluation, review, inspection and monitoring procedures that have been performed.

Client Charter

• Conduct audits a as professional and quality based on public accepted auditing standards. Menjalankan pengauditan secara professional dan berkualiti berpandukan standard pengauditan yang diterima umum.
• Produce reports or observations of a balanced and clear audit within one month after completion of an audit.
• Issue clear, accurate and easy to understand audit report or observation.
• Prepare the Internal Audit Annual Report.