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Internal Audit of Information Technology Management and Support in WFP Country Offices - December 2022

As part of its annual workplan, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of information technology management and support in WFP country offices that focused on: governance and risk management, resources management, service delivery, and locally developed and procured systems. The Technology Division aims to weave digital technology into WFP’s core business activities to improve WFP programmes and operations in the field and empower those it serves, helping accelerate WFP’s journey to zero hunger. Adequate information technology resources, effective governance and risk management are fundamental to ensuring reliable information technology operations are delivered effectively and cost-efficiently. The audit focused on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls, governance mechanisms, and risk management frameworks related to information technology management within WFP country offices. Based on the results of the audit, the Office of Internal Audit reached an overall conclusion of some improvement needed.