Internal Audit and Control Department

Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision

To make the Internal Audit and Control Department a leading model in ensuring integrity and transparency and promoting good governance within the University, thereby contributing to the achievement of its strategic objectives and the protection of its resources.

Mission

To provide highly efficient and professional auditing and review services that ensure compliance with applicable regulations and instructions, enhance institutional performance, and improve the quality of administrative and financial operations through continuous evaluation and the provision of recommendations that support sound decision-making.

Objectives

1. Ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures adopted by the University in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. Promoting the principles of transparency and accountability in all administrative and financial transactions.
3. Identifying and addressing violations and deviations through objective reports submitted to the relevant authorities.
4. Providing technical advice on internal controls and the prevention of financial and administrative corruption.
5. Supporting a culture of quality and developing auditing mechanisms in line with international professional standards.
6. Developing the professional and technical capabilities of University employees through continuous training and professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Department

1. Responding to inquiries received from various University units, whether written or verbal, that fall within the Department’s area of responsibility, and consulting the relevant authorities when the required information or answer is not available.
2. Auditing all financial transactions and activities of the University’s various units, including payment and accounting documents, accounting records, trial balances, and final accounts relating to both the General Budget Account and the Higher Education Fund Account.
3. Conducting field audits of the accounts of the University’s colleges, centers, and institutes pursuant to administrative orders through specialized committees established for this purpose, and submitting their reports to the University President for appropriate action.
4. Establishing ad hoc audit committees when financial violations are identified, taking the necessary measures, and submitting the resulting reports to the University President.
5. Responding to the annual and semi-annual reports of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and following up on the resolution and clearance of all observations and findings.
6. Participating in various administrative committees through the membership of auditors, including Promotion Committees, Salary Determination Committees, Political Separation Period Calculation Committees, Salary Adjustment Committees, Service Addition Calculation Committees, and Job Title Change Committees.
7. Participating in financial and engineering committees, including committees for the assessment and recovery of financial liabilities and committees for the opening and analysis of bids and tenders for contracts, whether funded through the investment plan or through small contracts and internal tenders under the operating budget.
8. Participating in all investigative committees established by the University Presidency.