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Internal Audit

Karoo Hoogland Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.karoohoogland.gov.za/municipal-administration/internal-audit/

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Source domain: karoohoogland.gov.za

Collected on 16 July 2026

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This document is a webpage section titled “Internal Audit” for the Karoo Hoogland Municipality. It states that the Internal Audit section reports administratively to the Municipal Manager (as accounting officer) and describes the internal audit function as an independent unit providing objective assurance on internal controls, compliance, risk management, and governance. It also lists the internal audit’s definition of function and main responsibilities (financial statement audits, operational audits, compliance audits, risk assessments, and fraud investigations), including references to the MFMA (2003) and adherence to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPI). The page lists the Internal Auditor position as “Vacant” and provides contact details (053 285 0998, internalaudit@karoohoogland.gov.za).

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Internal Audit

The municipality provides an independent internal audit service covering internal controls, compliance, risk management, governance, financial statements, operations and suspected fraud. The Internal Audit function reports findings and recommendations to municipal management and the audit committee.

Who it is for: Karoo Hoogland Municipality, municipal management and the audit committee
How to act on it: Contact the Internal Audit section using 053 285 0998 or internalaudit@karoohoogland.gov.za.

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Internal Audit refers to an independent function within the municipality where a dedicated team reviews and evaluates the municipality’s financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with regulations, identify risks, and recommend improvements, providing objective assurance to management on the effectiveness of internal controls and overall governance practices.

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Reference

https://www.karoohoogland.gov.za/municipal-administration/internal-audit/

Key Takeaways

Organisation: Karoo Hoogland Municipality
Internal Audit reports administratively to the Municipal Manager (accounting officer)
Definition/function aligned to Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 2003
Internal Auditor position: Vacant
Contact number: 053 285 0998 (Williston Office)
Email: internalaudit@karoohoogland.gov.za
Internal audit independence from other departments
Main responsibilities: financial statement audits, operational audits, compliance audits, risk assessments, fraud investigations
Professional standards: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPI)
Mentions audit charter and audit plan
Karoo Hoogland Municipality
Municipal Manager
Internal Auditor (position: Vacant)
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 2003
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPI)