ABSTRACT
In this study, the objectives of this research work is to ascertain the reason for assessing of evaluate the impact of internal audit function in state ministries and to find out the extent or scope to which government finance and properties are accounted for. The researcher’s motives or interest of carrying out this research work is to put right the poor efficiency and effectiveness of internal auditing function in the government offices or ministries in the state. Therefore, the method to adopt in this research work is research question. Finally, this project work will serve as an independent to finding solutions to solve some practical problems associated with auditing experience, the findings of an independent focused on internal auditing experience also bring to the fore its findings and recommendation which act as tool to offices in the state ministries to take suitable corrective actions and help in plugging the loopholes which would otherwise go undetected for a considerable period of time. Therefore, internal audit function acts as a consultant on risk and control matters.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover page i
Title Page ii
Approval Page iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of problem 7
1.3 Objective of study 9
1.4 Research Questions 10
1.5 Significance of the study 12
1.6 Scope of the study 13
1.7 Limitation of the study 14
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Historical background of internal audit in government 15
2.2 Objective and Audit 21
2.3 Advantage of Internal Audit 22
2.4 Internal Control and Check 23
2.5 The purpose of Internal Control 24
2.6 Limitation of the Effectives Of Internal Control 32
2.7 Function of the Internal Auditor 37
2.8 The internal vis-à-vis the External Auditor 40
2.9 Qualities Control Of Internal Audit 46
2.10 Authority and Responsibility 50
2.11 Independence 51
2.12 Planning of Audit 53
2.13 Component of an Audit 54
2.14 The timing of the Audit 56
CHAPTER THREE:
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 58
3.2 Sample Selection 59
3.3 Sampling Techniques 60
3.4 Source of Data 62
3.5 Questionnaire Design 62
3.6 Data treatment Techniques/method of Data Analysis 63
CHAPTER FOUR:
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION FO DATA
4.1 Introduction 64
4.2 Presentation of Data from Research Questionnaire 65
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings 85
5.2 Conclusion 87
5.3 Recommendations 88
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies 91
Bibliography
Appendix
Questionnaire
