The scope of the inspection covered processes for the period 1 January 2012 to 31 March 2013 (and, where necessary, reviewed transactions and information outside this period). The inspection carried out a field mission in Mauritania in April 2013, including Nouakchott, Bassikounou, Mbera camp and Nema, collected relevant information and discussed matters arising as needed with key managers and staff including the Country Director and Officer in Charge of the Country Office. The inspection was carried out in accordance with the Charter of the Office of the Inspector General.