Developing an Internal Audit Strategy for a Public Sector Organization: Case Study
November 04, 2025
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This nonmandatory case study illustrates how the internal audit function of a public sector organization can develop and implement a strategy that aligns with the Global Internal Audit StandardsTM while addressing sector-specific challenges. Please reference Global Practice Guide “Developing an Internal Audit Strategy.”
Additional resources to use with this IIA Audit Tool
The guide is accompanied by a customizable strategic plan template: