AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION IN STATE MINISTRIES (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE MINISTRIES OF EDUCAITON) (#4443)

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 pagei Title Pageii Approval Pageiii Acknowledgementiv Abstractv
CHAPTER ONE:   INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the study1 1.2Statement of problem7 1.3Objective of study9 1.4Research Questions10 1.5Significance of the study 12 1.6Scope of the study13 1.7Limitation of the study14
CHAPTER TWO:   REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1Historical background of internal audit in government 15 2.2Objective and Audit21 2.3Advantage of Internal Audit22 2.4Internal Control and Check23 2.5The purpose of Internal Control24 2.6Limitation of the Effectives Of Internal Control32 2.7Function of the Internal Auditor37 2.8The internal vis-à-vis the External Auditor40 2.9Qualities Control Of Internal Audit 46 2.10Authority and Responsibility50 2.11Independence51 2.12Planning of Audit53 2.13Component of an Audit54 2.14The timing of the Audit56
CHAPTER THREE:   RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 3.1Research Design58 3.2Sample Selection59 3.3Sampling Techniques60 3.4Source of Data62 3.5Questionnaire Design62 3.6Data treatment Techniques/method of Data Analysis63
CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA PRESENTAITON, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION FO DATA 4.1Introduction64 4.2Presentation of Data from Research Questionnaire65
CHAPTER FIVE:   SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 5.1Summary of Findings85 5.2Conclusion87 5.3Recommendations88 5.4Suggestion for Further Studies91 Bibliography Appendix Questionnaire