As part of its annual work plan for 2012, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of WFP’s Aviation Service and Aviation Safety Unit. The audit, which took place from 10 September to 4 October 2012, included audit work in WFP headquarters and in the Republic of South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia Country Offices. The audit covered the aviation activities from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2012 and included audit work in WFP headquarters and in the Republic of South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia Country Offices. 3. The audit was carried out in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.