Internal Audit Unit

Head of the Unit – Domas Pestenis

The Internal audit Unit (hereinafter refered to as “the Unit”) checks and assesses an efficiency of the internal control system of the Institute and provides conclusions and recommendations to the director of the Institute. The primary activity of internal audit is risk assessment of the Institute activities. The Unit audits and assesses efficacy of internal control system and management of risk factors and work conformity to Lithuanian Republic laws, Lithuanian Republic Government acts, and other standard legislation of the Institute Units. The Unit also audits and assesses implementation of strategic and other plans, conformity of activities to their aims and tasks, execution of programs, efficiency and economy of use of financial resources and property. Big attention is paid to accuracy of financial and activity data reports and relevance, objectiveness and timely submission of accounting information. The Unit audits administration and use of allocations gained from European Union and foreign institutions and funds. The Unit prepares internal audit conclusions and recommendations on corrective actions of nonconformities found during internal audits, development of Institute activities and internal control and performs supervision of activities after an audit (progress activities). The Unit plans improve its tasks and functions by maintaining close communications with Institute Units and Departments. The Unit continuously improves internal control of Institute in order to ensure transparency of financial operations and positive, fair and useful image of Institute.