AU-2026-02 · IIA Global Internal Audit Standards 2024 · lead P. Adeyemi · scope MG-02

Grants round RIF-26: probity and acquittal

Assess conflicts, scoring and acquittals in round 26. Opinion: Controls operated with minor exceptions; see findings. Accepted by Audit and risk committee (chair H. Okonkwo) on 01/07/2026.

ACCEPTED

Tests

1

1 run against the record

Population tested

14

records read, none requested by email (GL-GA-04)

Exceptions

2

1 tests with exceptions

Findings

2

0 awaiting the committee

Workpapers

Criteria, population, sample, exceptions, evidence cited

WP-01 · Acquittals received before final payment

Criteria: Final milestone paid only after acquittal accepted.

14 of 14 · 2 exceptionsEXCEPTION

Two final payments preceded acquittal acceptance.

SourceRefEvidenceWhen
MG-02 GrantPaymentGA-2026-0112paid 3 days before acquittal accepted

Findings

Accepted

  • AF-2026-01 · Final payments before acquittal acceptance MEDIUM OPEN

    Two of fourteen final payments in round 26 were released before the acquittal was accepted.

    Management: Agreed. Payments agent to check acquittal status before preparing a final payment. · Grants manager · due 04/09/2026

  • AF-2026-02 · Assessor declarations not dated LOW CLOSED

    Three declarations carried no date.

    Management: Done in the application form. · Grants manager · due 05/08/2026

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