The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has renewed its dedication to transparency and accountability through a two-day internal training workshop focused on improving audit practices and compliance.
The programme, themed “Effectively Responding to Audit Queries,” was organized in collaboration with the Internal Audit Agency and forms part of MIIF’s broader capacity-building strategy aimed at strengthening internal controls and operational efficiency.
Staff from various departments participated in the training, which sought to enhance their understanding of audit procedures and improve the accuracy and timeliness of responses to audit queries.
In her address, Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Justina Nelson, highlighted the central role of accountability and robust audit systems in maintaining institutional integrity.
“Accountability is not merely a word to us at MIIF. It is part of our core values; the very currency of public trust,” Mrs. Nelson emphasized.
“Every decision we make, every cedi we manage, and every process we undertake must meet the highest standards on behalf of the people of Ghana.”
She noted that the Fund’s responsiveness to audit queries reflects its transparency and commitment to sound governance, urging participants to engage fully and apply the lessons learned in their daily operations.
Mrs. Nelson also commended the Internal Audit Department and facilitators for their efforts, stressing that MIIF’s pursuit of excellence must remain steadfast.
“The systems we strengthen here will not only make our work more efficient, they will make MIIF stronger, more credible, and better positioned to fulfill our mandate,” she concluded.
One of the facilitators, Mr. Senanu Mensah, Acting Director for Technical, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Internal Audit Agency, advised public servants to exercise care and precision when responding to audit queries.
“In responding to audit queries, public servants must be guided by what they report, because they do not know where their responses will end up,” he cautioned. “It is therefore important that such responses are succinct and free of ambiguities to avoid misinterpretation or unintended consequences.”
The workshop, jointly organized by MIIF’s Internal Audit Department and the Internal Audit Agency, is expected to improve staff capacity in documentation, reporting, and compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
