The Provincial Internal Audit Services (PIAS) provides a legislated shared internal audit function to provincial Departments; including risk management and advisory support to provincial departments and municipalities. The internal audit services cover independent, objective assurance and consulting services on aspects of internal controls, risk management and governance as provided in the PFMA and aligns its services to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA) and the principles in the King Report on Governance.
Vision:
To be a trusted and indispensable partner, delivering insightful, innovative and exceptional internal audit services.
Mission:
To provide internal audit services through collaboration, continuous improvement, and actionable insights. We add value by assisting our client to enhance their risk management, control and governance processes.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
- To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Audit systems and processes
- To strengthen stakeholder relationships through improved interaction and coordination
- To enhance staff capacity, technical skills and competencies within PIAS
PURPOSE:
To promote good governance by providing Internal Audit services to Provincial Departments and Risk Advisory Services to Provincial Departments and Municipalities.
PIAS has the following sub-programmes:
Assurance Services
| Promote good governance through the provision of internal audit services and recommend internal control system improvement to departments.
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Risk and Advisory Services
| Promote and enhance a culture of good governance through the provision of effective risk management and internal control support to departments and municipalities.
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