The primary objective of the Directorate of Internal Audit is to carry out audits and professional evaluations of the activities of the University of Cape Coast and to provide reasonable assurance to Management that the system of internal controls on financial, programme and project areas are adequate and effective in ensuring that:
- Financial, managerial and operating information reported internally and externally is accurate, reliable and timely;
- Financial activities of the University are in compliance with national laws, policies, plans, standards and procedures;
- National resources are adequately safeguarded, used judiciously and for the intended purpose(s);
- National resources are used economically, effectively and efficiently;
- Corporate strategic plans, goals and objectives of the University are achieved;
- Risks are adequately managed in the University;
- Measures are put in place to prevent and detect fraud, abuse and waste; and
- Strategies are designed for keeping the University fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies related to the administration of its programmes and operations and the necessity for appropriate corrective action.