About Internal Audit Agency (IAA)

The Internal Audit Agency of Liberia is the Government of Liberia's central public sector internal audit institution, mandated to strengthen accountability, transparency, governance, risk management, and internal controls across public sector entities.

The Agency provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of public institutions. Through risk based auditing, professional advisory services, compliance assessments, systems reviews, and specialized audits, the IAA helps public sector institutions identify risks, strengthen controls, safeguard public resources, and improve institutional performance.

The IAA is committed to promoting a culture in which public resources are managed responsibly, institutional risks are effectively addressed, and government institutions operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, professional standards, and best practices.

Our History

The Internal Audit Agency traces its origins to the Internal Audit Secretariat, which was established in December 2011 under Section 38 of Liberias Public Financial Management Act of 2009 and the accompanying PFM Regulations. The Secretariat initially recruited auditors who were assigned to key government institutions to strengthen internal audit capacity within the public sector.

On September 13, 2013, the Internal Audit Agency was established as an autonomous institution by law, with an expanded mandate to establish, direct, and oversee internal audit functions throughout Liberias public sector. The IAA Act also empowered the Agency to promulgate and ensure the application of common policies, principles, practices, and professional standards for internal auditing across public institutions.

Since its establishment, the Agency has continued to evolve as a key institution in Liberias public financial management and accountability framework, working to professionalize internal auditing and strengthen the systems through which public resources are managed.