What is it about?

Internal audit function has been a neglected aspect of public financial management in Ghana. This study examines the internal audit space in the public sector to identify what are working and what are missing in the functioning of internal audit in Ghanaian public sector. Lack of management support for internal audit is found to be a key challenge of internal audit effectiveness in Ghana.

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Why is it important?

The study emphasis internal audit ad a critical element of public financial management , nevertheless neglected. Our study contributes to strengthening internal audit to promote public financial management in Ghana. This leads to n enhanced linkage of public resources to public service delivery.

Perspectives

The study provide an insightful examination into how internal audit functions in the public sector of Ghana in earlier stages of public financial reform . Interesting findings were made and practical recommendations professed .

Redeemer Krah

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This page is a summary of: Barriers and Catalysts to Effective Internal Audit in the Ghanaian Public Sector, January 2012, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/s1479-3563(2012)000012a012.
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