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Provincial Internal Audit Office
2nd floor, Provincial Capitol, Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
PIAO@davaodeoro.gov.ph
VISION
MISSION
MANDATE & FUNCTION
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUT
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
VISION
A credible, valued, professional, and Independent Audit Department that is an enabling partner of the province in promoting a better life for the people of Davao de Oro.
MISSION
To ensure effective government transactions, and assist the management in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that adequately protect the resources of Davao de Oro Province.
MANDATE & FUNCTION
“Republic Act No. 3456 (Internal Auditing Act of 1962) as amended by RA No. 4177 mandates the creation and organization
of Internal Audit Services in all government agencies to help management achieve an efficient and effective fiscal
administration and assist in the performance of agency affairs and functions. Pursuant to the Administrative Code of 1987,
and as reiterated in Item 3.5.4 of the NGICS and Section 3.2 of the Scope of Internal Audit of the PGIAM, the functions of
the IAS/U are as follows:”
1. Advise the Local Chief Executive (LCE) or Sangguniang on all matters relating to management control and operations
audit of the executive or legislative branches;
2. Conduct management and operations audit of LGU functions, programs, projects, activities, and outputs and determine
the degree of compliance with their mandate, policies, government regulations, established objectives, systems and
procedures/ processes, and contractual obligations;
3. Review and appraise systems and procedures, organizational structures, asset management practices, financial and
management records, reports, and performance standards of the LGU;
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUT
1. Assurance Services
a) Audit Engagement Planning
b) Audit Execution
c) Audit Reporting
d) Monitoring Phase
2. Consulting Services
a) Facilitates Commission on Audit Matters
b) Support system on Business Process Re-engineering Design and Standardization (BPREDS) Activities
c) Support system on Enterprise Feedback Management System (EFMS)
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
OFFICIAL MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT HEAD
Internal audit is an integral part of the internal control system of public service organizations.
It is mandated to evaluate or appraise the internal control system to determine if internal controls are well
designed and properly implemented. It is also mandated to conduct compliance, management, and
operations audits.
The role of the Internal Auditor is not about fault-finding. Neither is it investigative nor punitive. As one of the accountability mechanisms in public service organizations, the Internal Auditor reviews the extent of compliance with laws and policies under the authority of the Department or Secretary of the Governing Body/ Audit Committee. And as mandated by Malacañang Administrative Order No. 278, Series of 1992, it is tasked to
(1) ascertain the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and means used to identify measures, classify and report such information;
(2) ascertain the extent of compliance with established policies, and applicable laws and regulations, and reviewing the system established to ensure compliance with government policies, plans and procedures, laws and regulation which could have a significant impact on operations;
(3) ascertain the extent to which the assets and other resources of the institutions are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;
(4) review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls and promoting the most effective control at a reasonable cost;
(5) review operations or programs to ascertain whether or not results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether or not such programs are being carried out as planned;
(6) evaluate the quality of performance of groups/individual in carrying out their assigned responsibilities, and
(7) recommend corrective actions on operational deficiencies observed.
The role of the Internal Auditor is not about fault-finding. Neither is it investigative nor punitive. As one of the accountability mechanisms in public service organizations, the Internal Auditor reviews the extent of compliance with laws and policies under the authority of the Department or Secretary of the Governing Body/ Audit Committee. And as mandated by Malacañang Administrative Order No. 278, Series of 1992, it is tasked to
(1) ascertain the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and means used to identify measures, classify and report such information;
(2) ascertain the extent of compliance with established policies, and applicable laws and regulations, and reviewing the system established to ensure compliance with government policies, plans and procedures, laws and regulation which could have a significant impact on operations;
(3) ascertain the extent to which the assets and other resources of the institutions are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;
(4) review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls and promoting the most effective control at a reasonable cost;
(5) review operations or programs to ascertain whether or not results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether or not such programs are being carried out as planned;
(6) evaluate the quality of performance of groups/individual in carrying out their assigned responsibilities, and
(7) recommend corrective actions on operational deficiencies observed.
PLACIDO R. ALCOMENDRAS
Provincial Internal Audit Officer