Internal Audit

Internal Audit provides the following types of services:

• Risk assessments to identify and evaluate significant risk exposures
• Control assessments to evaluate their effectiveness and identify improvements 
• Compliance audits which examine adherence to contractual, policy/procedural and legislated requirements
• Performance audits which examine completion of requirements within the terms of an agreement
• Financial audits to examine the reasonability of financial information 
• Information system reviews of existing or new systems, before and after implementation, to ensure they are secure and meet Interior Health needs
• Investigative assignments to assess claims of non-compliance with Interior Health policies/procedures and legislated requirements

We help Interior Health accomplish its objectives by bringing a methodical approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance.

We provide an independent advisory role and have the following objectives:

• Provide a continuing, comprehensive risk-based review of the clinical and financial processes
• Report on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the internal controls in place and identify opportunities for improvements
• Recommend value-added enhancements to operational processes
• Research and promote best practices
• Provide information to support the Board of Directors in fulfilling their governance and public accountability requirements

For further questions or inquiries, contact the Internal Audit department at 250-718-0146 or by email.

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Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and the CEO. This provides the department with the ability to operate independently and without bias in regard to health authority activities.

We are authorized to perform audits and have full, free and unrestricted access to all Interior Health facilities and facilities under contract, records, accounts, files, minutes and any other documentation, of Interior Health and its programs.