As part of its annual work plan for 2013, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of World Food Programme (WFP) operations in the Republic of South Sudan. The audit covered activities from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012. The audit fieldwork, which took place from 18 February 2013 to 14 March 2013, included visits to various locations in South Sudan. 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.