As part of its annual work plan for 2013, the Office of
Internal Audit conducted an audit of the World Food
Programme’s (WFP) response to the drought emergency
affecting the Sahel region and the Mali conflict crisis.
Mali was one of the sample countries selected for the
audit. The audit covered activities from 1 January 2012 to
30 June 2013 and included field visits to various
locations in Mali and a review of related corporate
processes that impact across WFP. The audit fieldwork took
place from 19 August to 5 September 2013. 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.