The Charter sets out the overall purpose, authority, responsibilities, policies, and procedures applicable to the Office of Audit and Investigation Services, including: (a) the purpose of internal auditing; (b) commitment to adhere to the Global Internal Audit Standards; (c) mandate, including the scope and types of services to be provided, and the Executive Board’s responsibilities and expectations regarding management’s support of the internal audit function; and (e) organizational independence.
The purpose of OAIS is to provide the Executive Director, the Executive Board, and UNFPA with independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve UNFPA’s operations.
