About Us:

The Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) is an independent entity within the Forestry Commission  of Ghana, strategically positioned to enhance governance, assess risk management practices, and improve internal controls both within the FC and beyond. The Directorate comprises eight distinct units, each dedicated to addressing the varied audit needs of its clients.

Our mandate is established by Statute 14 (Act 806), Section 16 of the Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 (Act 658), and Section 83 of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 921), all of which require the establishment of an internal audit function in every covered entity.

As a proactive partner, the Internal Audit Directorate collaborates with the FC’s management and staff to enhance academic and operational activities and strengthen internal controls. We achieve this by anticipating and managing operational risks, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. The Directorate is dedicated to safeguarding the FC’s resources, contributing to governance processes, and enhancing the integrity of operational and financial information.

We serve the university community by upholding high ethical standards, providing top-quality assurance and advisory services, and communicating value-added outcomes to the Audit Committee and University management. Our compliance with the code of ethics and standards for professional practice of internal auditing is aligned with the guidelines of the Internal Audit Agency (Ghana) and the Institute of Internal Auditors, both locally and internationally.

Mission:

To provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting services to the Forestry Commission Ghana designed to add value, improve risk management, governance, control processes, and operations through systematic, disciplined, and appropriate audit approaches.

Vision:

To be the most Trusted Partner to the Commission, Promoting Sustainable Management of Ghana’s Forest and the Wildlife Estate through Assurance and Consulting Services.

Purpose:

The purpose of the IAD is to strengthen Forestry Commission’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Audit Committee and Management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.

Core Values:

The Directorate is guided by core values consistent with the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors and relevant Ghanaian Acts. Every staff member is expected to embody the following core values:

  • Integrity
  • Objectivity
  • Confidentiality
  • Competency
  • Due professional Care

The Internal Audit Directorate is committed to supporting the forestry Commission of Ghana in its pursuit of excellence through our unwavering dedication to these values and our mission.

Our services

Assurance: Independent evaluation of Governance, Risk Management and Control systems.

Consulting: Tailored advisory to improve operations(e.g. training, risk assessment, strategic advise on controls and process improvement)