As part of its annual workplan, the Office of Internal
Audit conducted an audit of information technology
management and support in WFP country offices that focused
on: governance and risk management, resources management,
service delivery, and locally developed and procured
systems. The Technology Division aims to weave digital
technology into WFP’s core business activities to improve
WFP programmes and operations in the field and empower
those it serves, helping accelerate WFP’s journey to zero
hunger. Adequate information technology resources,
effective governance and risk management are fundamental
to ensuring reliable information technology operations are
delivered effectively and cost-efficiently. The audit
focused on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of
controls, governance mechanisms, and risk management
frameworks related to information technology management
within WFP country offices. Based on the results of the
audit, the Office of Internal Audit reached an overall
conclusion of some improvement needed.