As part of its annual work plan for 2013, the Office of
Internal Audit conducted an audit of WFP Operations in
Syria and the Neighbouring Countries (“Syria Operation”).
In addition to the activities within Syria, the audit
covered the operations in countries implementing the
regional Emergency Operation (EMOP), namely Jordan,
Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt. The audit looked at the
activities from 1 January 2012 to 30 April 2013 and at
subsequent events up to June 2013. The audit fieldwork,
which took place from 27 May to 20 June 2013, included
visits to various locations in Jordan and Lebanon. The
audit was carried out in accordance with the International
Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal
Auditors.