CIÉ Group Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance activity, which operates as a service to the CIÉ Board, Operating Company boards and senior management, and is committed to adding value and improving the Group’s operations.
Group Internal Audit implements audit plans that evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes across the organisation using a systematic and disciplined approach. The range of activities includes all financial revenue and expenditure systems, core functional activities and the Group’s information technology and security systems.
The Head of Group Internal Audit is responsible for establishing strategic, risk-based plans to determine the priorities of the Group Internal Audit function, consistent with the organisation’s goals. Audit plans are reviewed and approved by the Audit & Risk Committees of CIÉ, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath.
Reports on Group Internal Audit activities are provided on a regular basis to the CIÉ Audit & Risk Committee, and to the Audit & Risk Committees of Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath.