Something jumped out at me while reading that Government is looking to re-table the Internal Audit Bill, establishing a new internal Audit Department:
The Internal Audit Act will set up a new Internal Audit Department to provide an overview of the managing and cost of Government activities.Dr. Brown introduced the bill on December 4, but made the rare move to "rise and report progress" -- effectively postponing the bill -- after the UBP and BDA said it didn't give enough independence to the overseeing team.
Yesterday, the Premier told this newspaper regarding the internal audit bill: "We have made a few amendments that should meet the favour of both sides of the House."
Two weeks ago The Finance Minister claimed that The Office of Internal Audit was part of the accountability framework.
In addition, there is an accountability framework that includes the office of the Accountant-General's Department, the Office of the Auditor-General, the Office of Internal Audit, and the Ministry of Finance HQ.
The Office of Internal Audit doesn't exist yet.
