Department of Special Audits

Focused Assurance. Targeted Oversight.

The Department of Special Audits conducts specialized audit and assurance engagements requiring focused examination beyond routine internal audit activities.

The Department responds to identified risks and specific areas of concern and provides specialized oversight across public institutions, including decentralized government structures.

Key Functions

• Special audits
• Targeted financial reviews
• Investigative and risk-focused audits
• Special assurance engagements
• County treasury audits
• County service-center audits
• Review of specific programs and transactions
• Examination of identified control weaknesses
• Follow-up on special audit recommendations
• Deployment of auditors to county treasuries and service centers

The IAA's current Service Delivery Charter specifically assigns the Special Audits Department responsibility for deploying auditors to county treasuries and service centers.

Leadership: Deputy Director General for Special Audits — Seiwon T. Seidi