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.

In this brief video, OIG explains its mandate and functions and how it aims to be a credible, trusted and respected partner in the provision of internal oversight services to FAO.

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