Secretariat - Office of Internal Oversight

The Office of Internal Oversight submits to the Secretary General audit reports and evaluations that provide insight into the efficient and effective utilization and management of resources and the protection of assets. The Office puts great emphasis on the transparency of the audit process and on conducting audits in full consultation with management. Comments received from managers are considered and reflected in the reports before their final version is submitted to the Secretary General.

Subsequently, the Office follows up with managers to ensure action has been taken to implement report recommendations. If agreement cannot be reached on recommendations, the Secretary General is apprised of the differences, allowing him/her to formulate a position and, as appropriate, present it to the Permanent Council.

Please find the indices of reports prepared by the Office in 2004, 2005 and 2006 on the right.

The Office of Internal Oversight submits to the Permanent Council, through the Secretary General, its Annual Report on the Office's activities. This report highlights the significant issues relating to the administration of a programme or operation and the recommendations for corrective action. It also provides an overall assessment of the internal controls framework and the implementation of critical recommendations, and cites instances where implementation falls short.

Delegations to the OSCE can find a link to the OIO 2006 Annual Report on the Delegates' website. The Annual Report is also available to staff members in the OSCE's internal document management system.