Secretariat
Internal Oversight Service
UNESCO's Internal Oversight Service (IOS) consists of three branches: internal audit, evaluation and investigation. IOS is a central service which reports directly to the Director-General of UNESCO and provides independent and objective assurance as well as advisory services designed to add value and
improve UNESCO's operations. The office has the
authority to initiate, carry out and report on any
action it considers necessary to fulfill its
responsibilities with regard to its oversight functions.
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Since its establishment in 2001, IOS has evolved by improving its activities in order to focus on assisting management in reaching strategic and organizational objectives and by improving governance, risk
management, and internal control as derived from its charter.
The oversight strategy of 2008-2013 focuses on enhancing accountability and transparency for the effective and efficient achievement of programme results. IOS is also assisting in building organizational capacity, through its involvement in the Organizational Risk Management exercise, to identify, asses and mitigate the risks that might prevent the organization from achieving its objectives.
Independent External Evaluation of UNESCO
At its 35th session, the General Conference decided (35 C/Résolution 102) on an external and independent evaluation of UNESCO of a comprehensive, strategic and forward-looking character. Read more
184th SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
IOS will present three reports to the 184th Session of the Executive Board, taking place from 30 March to 15 April 2010.
184 EX/33: The implementation of the Internal Oversight (IOS) Strategy in 2008-2009: Annual Report 2009.
184 EX/6 Part III: Status of implementation of Approved/Accepted recommendations of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU). Read more
184 EX/6 Part V: Evaluations Completed During the 2008–2009 Biennium
The evaluations summarized in the 184 EX/6 Part V will be the following:
Evaluation of Strategic Programme Objective 4: Fostering policies and capacity building in science, technology and innovation.
Evaluation of Strategic Programme Objective 6: Promoting principles, practices and ethical norms relevant to scientific and technological development
Evaluation of Strategic Programme Objective 11: Sustainably protecting and enhancing cultural heritage.
Evaluation of Learning and Development at UNESCO.
The full evaluation reports will be made available on the IOS website in the coming weeks.
Oversight Advisory Committee
IOS received more than 170 applications for membership of the committee from across the globe. These applications are currently being reviewed and it is expected that the new committee members will be appointed by April 2010.
35TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
The Report on the Implementation of the IOS Strategy for 2008-2009 (35 C/47) and the establishment of the Oversight Advisory Committee was presented to the 35th Session of the General Conference.
IOS also presented a Report on an Independent External Evaluation of UNESCO (35 C/56).
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