Ekweokporo Linda M
Head of Internal Audit

The Internal Audit is a Department within National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna.
The Department is responsible for evaluating operational procedures, risk management, internal control functions etc.
The internal Audit Department’s work is extremely important in the Centre.
The purpose of Internal Audit/audit functions are :
– to provide independent and effective internal overnight for the Centre in accordance with the provision set out in the rules, regulations and laws governing public sector in Nigeria.
– to carry out revenue Audit on the Centre’s IGR, pre-payment and post-payment Audit etc.
– to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
– to inspect, review and ensure that proper accounting records are kept.
– to observe stock taking exercises eg on drugs, hospital tools/equipments, consumables etc
– to carry out special investigations on employees complaints and alleged fraudulent activities.
– to prepare reports regularly to the Chief Accounting Officer( the Medical Director) on the observations for necessary action by management.
– to offer advice and make recommendations regarding ways to improve operational procedures and adequate controls.

Above is just few Audit functions.

In conclusion, it is through these functions that the Internal Audit Department assist the Centre’s management towards ensuring that operational policies and procedures are adhered to.