Internal Auditing

Internal auditing at the Academy of Finland covers the assessment of the entire range of the Academy’s operations. The Internal Audit audits those projects that are funded through the EU budget and manages and coordinates the Academy’s internal auditing activities.

At the Academy, internal auditing is based on the regulations on internal auditing, certain special regulations, the annual report, and the internal auditing plan that is drawn up each year.

The Internal Audit is directly subordinate to the President of the Academy of Finland and serves as an internal consultant to the management. Its goal is to help the Academy maintain operational efficiency and compliance with laws and regulations. The Internal Audit also supports the Academy in achieving its stated objectives.

The Internal Audit does not have any decision-making power in matters that concern the Academy’s activities or in matters under audit. The Internal Audit has no operational responsibilities and is an independent activity completely separate from any activities under audit.