INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

VISION:
Our Unit will add value to our organization by implementing systematic and disciplined internal auditing practices so that the citizens of Ankara can travel in a safe and peaceful mode of transportation.

 

MISSION:
Contribute to the improvement of the planning and execution of General Directorate's activities according to the strategic plan, the performance programs and the regulations; also utilize resources effectively, economically and efficiently; make sure the availability, reliability and integrity of information is timely in manner accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, evaluating in a systematic and disciplined approach.

 
VALUES:

  • Neutrality and objectivity
  • Guidance and stability
  • Esteem, tolerance and inclusiveness
  • Privacy
  • Competence (Expert)


PRINCIPLES:

  • It is essential to be impartial, objective and independent when completing the assigned duties.
  • Abide by the International auditing standards and ethical rules.
  • It is essential to show respect, tolerance and inclusiveness.
  • Confidentiality is very important in every task.
  • Staff qualification is sought in the selection.

 
Strategic Objectives:

  • The Internal Audit Department will form the technological, physical and human resources infrastructure of the department.
  • Will take measures for the professional development of Internal Auditors.
  • Prepare guidelines for our unit.
  • Will help in effective, economic and efficient use of the General Directorate's resources.
  • Help in planning and execution of the activities of the General Directorate's units in accordance with the objectives and policies, development plans, strategic plan and performance programs.

 
Goals:

  • Ensure that the internal auditors participate in the vocational training programs organized by the Ministry of Finance.
  • Determine the Internal Auditor's procedures and principles to follow while working.
  • To create an efficient and effective method of supervision and guidance mechanism.
  • To complete the tasks given by the General Manager as soon as possible in neutral and objective manner.

 


The Duties and Responsibilities of the Internal Audit Department:
Internal Audit Department will do all the units' internal audit activities in accordance with auditing standards, using a systematic, continuous and disciplined approach, in the scope of risk-based audit plans and programs.

1) Based on objective risk analysis, it will evaluate the management and control structure of the administration.
2) Review and make recommendations in terms of effective, economic and efficient utilization of resources.
3) Make legal compliance audits after spending.
4) Supervise and evaluate the appropriateness of the organization's spending related to the financial transaction decisions and savings.
5) Do system audits of financial management and control processes and make recommendations on these issues.
6) Make recommendations for improvement based on the results of the framework of the audit.
7) Report to the General Manager, if a situation arises that require an investigation, during or according to the results of the audit
8) Check the accuracy of the information produced by the organization.
9) Help identify the performance indicators and assess the applicability of the performance indicators when deemed necessary by the Director General.
10) Associated with the subject of auditing; when demanded present and verify the status of cash, securities and other assets with every kind of information, documentation and papers including those in electronic form.
11) During internal audit activities, auditors can require assistance or request written and verbal information from the employees of the audited entity.
12) When required during the auditing activity auditors can benefit from tools, equipment and other facilities.
13) Relay information to senior managers of preventive attitudes, behaviors and actions during audits.

Internal auditors will perform these tasks according to the internationally accepted control and supervision standards which are determined by the Board of Internal Audit Council.
 
The Legal Basis of the EGO General Directorate of Internal Audit Department:
Internal audit is an independently provided, objective assurance and consulting activity, with the aim to guide and to add value and improve the work of the public administration and to evaluate whether or not the sources are managed based on economical, efficient and effective manner.

The concept of internal audit has come to public institutions with the Public Financial Management and Control Law No. 5018.

Based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Internal Audit Coordination Board's decision dated 08.14.2006 on article No. 7603 and according to the Article 16 of Law No. 5436 dated 12.22.2005, by the decision of the Council of Ministers No. 2006/10911, an Internal Audit position has been established with 5 required staff. The Internal Audit Department reporting to General Directorate Office was establishing with the Public Finance Management Act No. 5018 and subject to this act, continuing its activities in accordance with the Regulation, Communiqué and other legislations. This department connected to EGO General Directorate of Administration Council with No. 2007/33 dates 03.12.2007 and to Metropolitan Municipality Assembly with the decision No. 649 dated 03.13. 2007 and 2 Internal Auditor appointed in December 2007.

 
Legislation:
657 Civil servant Law
5018 Public Financial Management and Control Law
4325 Law
Regulation on the Working Procedures and Principles of Internal Auditors
Regulations for Selecting, Training and Certification of Internal Auditor Candidates
 

 

Internal Audit Department

 Address

 Emniyet Mah. Hipodrom Cad.  No: 5 A-Blok  Yenimahalle / ANKARA

 Telephone

 (0090) 312  - 507 14 61

 Fax

 (0090) 312  -

 E-mail

 icdenetimbirimi@ego.gov.tr

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