The Service conducts internal auditing of the Ministry’s internal organisational units and constituent bodies. This is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve the Ministry’s operations. It helps the Ministry accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. As an independent auditor, the Service checks financial management to ensure compliance with the principles of legality, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the Ministry’s operations. With its consulting activities and awareness-raising, the Service supports the staff of the Ministry in their endeavours to improve the internal control of public finance within the Ministry.