Documents
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2025
04/2026
This document contains the executive summaries of 6 corporate audit reports and 7 field audit reports.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2025
04/2026
OIG issued 13 audit assurance reports, three audit advisory reports, 8 investigation reports and 6 investigation memorandums in 2025.
AUD0126 - Audit of the FAO Representation in Mali
03/2026
The audit identified nine risks, of which seven were rated as high and two as moderate. FAO Management has developed a suitable action plan to address the issues raised.
OIG Strategy 2021–2025 - Extension through 30 June 2026
09/2025
The OIG's Strategy, launched in July 2021 for the four-year period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2025, defined as its key objective for OIG to be a credible, trusted and respected partner and service provider, through oversight, insight and foresight, in safeguarding FAO’s resources and reputation, improving its efficiency and effectiveness, and embracing positive change, in order to contribute to the Organization’s efforts to achieve the Four Betters.
Prevention and response to harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
03/2025
This policy defines workplace and sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination and the procedures for addressing such situations at FAO.
FAO Investigation Guidelines
02/2025
The Guidelines set out the process followed by OIG when investigating allegations of serious violations of FAO’s rules, regulations and policies.
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.
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.
Policy against fraud and other corrupt practices
07/2024
This policy sets out FAO’s ‘zero tolerance’ for all forms of corruption and the role of FAO personnel in preventing fraud and other corrupt practices.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2023
05/2024
This document contains the executive summaries of 10 corporate audit reports and 7 field audit reports.
Protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (PSEA)
04/2024
This policy sets out the Organization’s ‘zero tolerance’ for all forms of SEA and for inaction by its personnel when confronted with SEA.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2023
04/2024
OIG issued 17 audit reports, 4 advisory reports, 28 investigation reports and 24 investigation memorandums. OIG received 343 misconduct complaints.
FAO Code of Ethical Conduct
01/2024
The Code provides a guide to interpreting the rules that govern the conduct of FAO personnel.
FAO Whistleblower Protection Policy
08/2023
The WPP establishes that retaliation is a form of misconduct and sets out the process for raising concerns about potential retaliation.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2022
03/2023
This document contains the executive summaries of 9 corporate audit reports and 3 field audit reports.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2022
02/2023
OIG issued 12 audit reports, 1 advisory report, 25 investigation reports and 13 investigation memorandums. OIG received 288 misconduct complaints.
Annual Report of the Inspector General 2021
04/2022
OIG issued 12 audit reports, 2 advisory memorandums, 15 investigation reports and 25 investigation memorandums. OIG received 214 misconduct complaints.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2021
04/2022
This document contains the executive summaries of 6 corporate audit reports and 6 field audit reports.
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.
Summaries of audit reports issued in 2020
03/2021
This document contains the executive summaries of 12 corporate audit reports and 11 field audit reports.