Internal audit

If there is due cause in view of the internal control procedures required in sections 69 and 69 a of the State Budget Decree, the management of a government agency or institution shall arrange for internal auditing. The purpose of internal auditing is to ascertain for the management that the internal control system in place is adequate and sufficient, and to carry out the audits ordered by the management.

The general standards and recommendations concerning internal auditing shall be taken into account when arranging internal audits.

The Internal Audit Division functions as the cooperation body for the ministries’ internal auditors. The Division supports, provides guidance for and harmonises the work of internal auditors in public administration by publishing recommendations and model templates for internal audits and by expressing its views on topical issues.

Contact information

Heli Iirola
Ministerial Adviser
Tel. +358 295 530 241
heli.iirola(at)gov.fi