IMMIGRATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & ETHICS

INTRODUCTION

1.      These orders are published for the guidance and good conduct of members of Ghana Immigration Service and are published under the authority of the Comptroller General of Immigration.

2.      They will be read in conjunction with Ghana Immigration Service Act 2016 (Act 908) and Ghana Immigration Service Regulations (LI 2245),  and such orders as may be published from time to time by other higher authorities.

3.      All members are to acquaint themselves with these orders since ignorance of these orders shall not be accepted as an excuse for non – compliance._____ CLICK

INTERNAL AUDIT

The Internal Audit Unit of the Ghana Immigration Service was created in compliance with section 16(1) of the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658). The Unit is tasked with the responsibility of carrying out independent, objective assurance and consulting activities in a manner that would add value and improve upon the operations of the Ghana Immigrations Service.
The Unit is expected to adopt a systematic and disciplined approach in the conduct of audit activities to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
The Unit facilitates the strengthening of internal control environment in the Service using the knowledge, experience and professional judgment through the issue to management with the following:

1. On-going risk assessments,
2. Constructive recommendations and analysis,
3. Reliable opinions; and
4. Reports to management and the Audit Committee on the adequacy of internal controls, the accuracy, reliability and propriety of transactions, the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded, and the level of compliance with the Service`s policies , laws and regulations.