The Internal Audit Office of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) was established to assist in evaluating and determining the effectiveness of all internal control processes in achieving the established goals of the Ministry consistent with the updated Treasury Circular 1PP - PS 3.1.   The Internal Audit Department Of the Ministry Or The Federal Government. Audit findings,   raised by the Internal Audit Office or the National Audit Department will be discussed in the Audit Committee in accordance with Treasury Circular 1PP-PS3.2

Functions

The primary functions of the Internal Audit Office, MITI  are as follows:

1. Assist the management in achieving its objectives by ensuring accountability in financial management is practised at all levels.

2. Ensure prudent management of financial operations in MITI ,in accordance with laws, policies and procedures set by the central agencies and MITI.

3. Appraise the accuracy, completeness and reliability of all records, accounting systems, information management systems and internal control systems.

4. Determine the programmes and activities implemented by MITI are carried out economically and effectively. 

5. Prepare and submit audit findings that are unbiased and objective, to facilitate decision making by the Secretary General and Head of the Departments.   ​​

6. Recommend preventive and corrective measures to address weaknesses that do not meet the objectives, plans, standards or annual budget.

7. Prepare Annual Audit Plan and Annual Internal Audit Report for the approval of the Secretary General.

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