Independent Assurance & Accountability

Internal Audit Office

Providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and control processes across Madang Province

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Transparency & Accountability

Audit Excellence Award 2023

Recognized for outstanding performance in public sector auditing and governance

Category: Best Internal Audit Practice | Awarded by: PNG Institute of Internal Auditors

Our Mandate & Mission

The Internal Audit Office provides independent and objective assurance to the Madang Provincial Administrator on governance, risk management, and control processes.

We evaluate the effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance activities, and offer recommendations to enhance accountability, transparency, and value for money across all provincial departments.

Our Core Principles

Independence

Maintaining objective and unbiased assessment of all operations

Transparency

Ensuring clear and open communication of audit findings

Accountability

Promoting responsibility and ethical conduct across departments

Value Addition

Providing insights that improve operations and governance

Our Audit Process

A systematic approach to providing independent assurance and adding value to operations

1

Planning & Risk Assessment

Developing risk-based audit plans and understanding the audit environment through comprehensive risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.

2

Fieldwork & Evidence Gathering

Conducting detailed testing, interviews, and documentation review to gather sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.

3

Analysis & Evaluation

Assessing evidence against established criteria, identifying control weaknesses, and evaluating process effectiveness.

4

Reporting & Recommendations

Preparing comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations to improve controls and operations.

5

Follow-up & Monitoring

Tracking implementation of audit recommendations and verifying that corrective actions address identified issues.

Our Audit Services

Comprehensive internal audit services to enhance governance, risk management, and control processes across Madang Province.

Annual Audit Plan

A risk-based roadmap of scheduled audits, resource allocation, and timelines.

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Risk Assessment Reports

Identification and prioritization of key risks affecting provincial programs and operations.

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Audit Engagement Reports

Detailed findings, conclusions, and recommendations from financial, compliance, and performance audits.

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Follow-up Reviews

Assessments of management's implementation of prior audit recommendations and action plans.

Track Progress Monitoring
Fraud Investigations

Inquiries into allegations of misappropriation, waste, or non-compliance, with investigation reports.

Report Issue Confidential
Advisory Services

Guidance on strengthening internal controls, process improvements, and governance frameworks.

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Audit Impact & Performance

42
Audits Completed
94%
Recommendations Accepted
K18.5M
Cost Savings Identified
156
Control Improvements

Risk Management

Proactive identification and assessment of risks to help departments implement effective risk mitigation strategies and strengthen internal controls.

Quality Assurance

Independent validation of control effectiveness and process efficiency to provide assurance to management and stakeholders.

Compliance Monitoring

Systematic review of adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure ethical and legal operations.

Contact Internal Audit Office

Internal Audit Office

Office Address

Office of the Madang Provincial Administrator
Madang Provincial Administration Round Haus
Sir Bato Bultin Building

Postal Address

PO Box 2139
MADANG 511
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Phone

+675 __________________________

Email

internal.audit@madang.gov.pg

Website

https://www.madang.gov.pg/internal-audit

Facebook

facebook.com/MadangProvAudit

Confidential Reporting

For confidential reporting of fraud, waste, or abuse, please contact the Internal Audit Office directly through secure channels.