The Internal Audit Unit was established in the Georgetown City Council under section 52 (1) and (2), Municipal Ordinance since February 1957. The Audit Division was placed under the Council's Treasury Department. In October 1993, the Internal Audit Division was placed under the Municipal Secretary and the name of the Internal Audit Division was changed to the Management Audit Unit. From 1995 the Management Audit Unit was placed under the Chairman of the Council. On February 1, 2005, the Management Audit Unit was changed back to the Internal Audit Unit. From January 1, 2015, the Internal Audit Unit was placed under the Mayor.

1. To help improve financial management to comply with the regulations and laws set and to ensure there is no malpractice or fraud by conducting audits.

2. To submit suggestions for improving good administration by conducting a management audit on the internal control system and the organization's operations.

1. Assess the effectiveness of the robustness and adequacy of the organization's internal control structure.

2. Review compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations.

3. Verify the existence of assets and determine that they have been properly accounted for and protected against any type of loss.

4. Check the reliability of the validity of financial information and operational data by evaluating overall computer security controls and procedures in data processing.

5. Conducting special inspections and reviews requested by management including investigating reports of fraud, breach of trust, theft and waste and recommending controls to prevent and detect any such incidents.

6. Evaluate the economy and efficiency of the use of resources used and suggest improvements in operations.

7. Determining the extent to which the objectives and targets set for the operation or program are achieved in an effective manner and in line with the laws and regulations that have been set.

1. Compliance Audit Section

a. Review compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations
Ensure whether the department/ unit complies with the rules, instructions, policies, financial procedures, Treasury/ Services and Council Circulars. Audit recommendations usually encourage improvements in processes and controls aimed at ensuring compliance with regulations.

2. Financial Audit Section
   

   Controlling/preventing to avoid any defects and deviations from happening for the following matters:-

   1. Vouchers for payment

   2. Multiple refunds

   3. Council Savings Fund 1898, 1935 and 1969.

3. Management Audit Section
   

   Make a physical inspection of the stock of spare parts, furniture and appliances belonging to the Council. In addition, carry out the verification process of the documents for the implementation of the contracts as follows:-

   1. Taking stock of spare parts

   2. asset purchase

   3. Review of Council contracts

   4. Assessment tax

      i. City Area

      ii. Rural

    

4. Special Duties Audit Section
   
   Conducted if there is a request from a department officer or administrative management. This audit is focused on rules and malpractice behavior to ensure whether there is a violation of civil or criminal law and violations of policies and rules including internal theft, misuse of Council assets and abuse of power.
   

   Conducting audit appearances against:-

   1. Council payment counters

   2. Stationery stock

   3. Pick up grocery money

   4. Majlis vehicle log book

   5. Management of receipt and distribution of official letters

   6.  Majlis Store

   7. Leave and time off records

5. Complaint Investigation Audit Section
   
   Conducting investigations with the direction of the Mayor as well as investigating complaints and so on to prevent irregularities and irregularities.
   
   
6. Performance Audit Section
   

   An audit conducted to determine whether a department is using resources economically, efficiently and effectively in carrying out its responsibilities, audit objectives:-

   1. Improve the management of public sector resources

   2. Improving the quality of delivering information about the Council's financial management to stakeholders and

   3. Encourage public sector management to introduce a process of reporting performance levels for activities/programs implemented.

   Inspecting the use of departmental resources to assess whether the resources have been used efficiently and effectively to fulfill the mission and objectives of the department/Council. Auditors focus more on who, when, why and how in carrying out efficient and effective operations rather than just accounting and financial aspects.
   
   
7. Follow-up Audit Section (Dashboard)
   

   a. Manage the Internal Audit Unit dashboard to monitor the actions taken by the department on auditing issues.

   b. Ensuring that projects and activities are carried out according to schedule and that the agency gets the best benefit value.

   c. Assessing whether projects and activities have weaknesses and subsequently taking corrective and improvement actions.

   d. Displays the latest issues and status of the Chief Internal Auditor's and Chief Auditor's Reports.

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