Safeguarding FAO's integrity and strengthening its accountability
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide oversight of FAO's programmes and operations. It carries out this mission through internal audit and investigation, in accordance with its Charter.
With FAO's primary mandate to ensure humanity's freedom from hunger, it is crucial that all resources allocated to meet this goal, both human and financial, are used efficiently and effectively and not diverted from their intended purpose.
Through its internal audit work, OIG contributes to improving FAO’s risk management, internal control processes and resource management, helping the Organization accomplish its objectives in an accountable manner.
Through its investigation activities, OIG helps FAO maintain its commitment to upholding high ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity.
Charter of the Office of the Inspector General
03/2020
This document provides the blueprint for OIG's mandate and clarifies the Inspector General’s accountability, authority, independence and reporting lines.
Strategy of the Office of the Inspector General
07/2021
OIG’s 2021–2025 Strategy outlines OIG’s vision and strategic objectives for the delivery of its assurance, investigation, and advisory services to FAO.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2024
02/2025
OIG issued 15 audit reports, 3 advisory reports, 26 investigation reports and 28 investigation memorandums. OIG received 363 misconduct complaints.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2024
02/2025
This document contains the executive summaries of 6 corporate audit reports and 9 field audit reports.
AUD0125 Audit of Gender-Responsive Practices at the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
02/2025
The audit identified three risks, all rated as moderate, affecting the achievement of certain governance, risk management, or internal control objectives.
AUD1524 Audit of the FAO Representation in Tunisia
12/2024
The audit found no significant risks that require urgent management attention and recommended 4 opportunities for improvement.
AUD1424 Audit of the FAO Representation in Zimbabwe
12/2024
The audit identified 5 risks, all of which were rated as moderate. FAO Management has developed action plans to address the issues.
AUD1324 Audit of FAO Representation in Central African Republic
11/2024
The audit identified 5 risks, all of which were rated as high. FAO Management has developed action plans to address the issues.