The mission of the Internal Audit Department is to provide an independent, objective assurance designed to add value and improve the Institute’s operations. It is a control which functions by examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of other controls. It is an important part of corporate governance and one of the mechanisms for necessary checks and balances in any organization. It covers all the activities carried out at the Institute. It encompasses the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.