Safeguarding FAO's integrity and strengthening its accountability
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide oversight of FAO's programmes and operations. It carries out this mission through internal audit and investigation, in accordance with its Charter.
With FAO's primary mandate to ensure humanity's freedom from hunger, it is crucial that all resources allocated to meet this goal, both human and financial, are used efficiently and effectively and not diverted from their intended purpose.
Through its internal audit work, OIG contributes to improving FAO’s risk management, internal control processes and resource management, helping the Organization accomplish its objectives in an accountable manner.
Through its investigation activities, OIG helps FAO maintain its commitment to upholding high ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity.
Charter of the Office of the Inspector General
03/2020
This document provides the blueprint for OIG's mandate and clarifies the Inspector General’s accountability, authority, independence and reporting lines.
Strategy of the Office of the Inspector General
07/2021
OIG’s 2021–2025 Strategy outlines OIG’s vision and strategic objectives for the delivery of its assurance, investigation, and advisory services to FAO.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2024
02/2025
OIG issued 15 audit reports, 3 advisory reports, 26 investigation reports and 28 investigation memorandums. OIG received 363 misconduct complaints.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2024
02/2025
This document contains the executive summaries of 6 corporate audit reports and 9 field audit reports.
AUD0625 Audit of Emergency Desert Locust Response Project in Yemen
07/2025
The audit identified 5 risks, of which four were rated as high and one as moderate. Although the project has been completed, the FAO Representation...
AUD0525 Audit of Second Line Monitoring of Country Office Operations
07/2025
The audit identified 5 high risks. FAO management has developed a suitable action plan to address the issues raised, and OIG will follow up on its timely...
AUD0425 Audit of the FAO Representation in Nepal
06/2025
The audit identified 2 risks, which were both rated as moderate. If not addressed, they will hinder the achievement of some important governance, risk...
AUD0325 Audit of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
02/2025
The audit identified 5 risks, of which 3 were rated as high and 2 as moderate. FAO Management has developed action plans to address the issues.
AUD0225 Audit of the FAO Representation of Afghanistan
02/2025
The audit identified 10 risks, of which 6 were rated as high and 4 as moderate. FAO Management has developed action plans to address the issues.
AUD0125 Audit of Gender-Responsive Practices at the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
02/2025
The audit identified 3 risks, all of which were rated as moderate. FAO Management has developed action plans to address the issues.