Office of The Director General

Internal Audit Division is established under the Director General’s office and reports functionally to the Board through the Audit Committee of the Board. The Division has the following functions;

1. Formulate and coordinate the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plan;
2. Provide assurance on effectiveness of internal controls & compliance in all the directorates;
3. Ensure that risks are appropriately identified, developed and managed;
4. Develop annual risk matrix for KNBS and Quarterly review of KNBS Risk management practices and matrices;
5. Conduct risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits;
6. Ensure that interaction with various governance groups occurs as needed;
7. Ensure compliance to KNBS policies, laws and regulations;
8. Ascertain correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
9. Ensure adherence to laid down financial rules and regulations;
10. Conduct special audits & investigations;
11. Set up & implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
12. Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and economy in use of KNBS resources and safeguard assets;
13. Compile and issue Audit reports; and
14. Conduct follow-up on audit issues raised.

The Legal Services Division has the following functions;

1. Provide legal advice and counsel to Board and Senior Management;
2. Promote Bureau’s corporate governance;
3. Ensure Board members have proper advice and resources for discharging their fiduciary duties;
4. Ensure that the records, minutes of the Board reflect the proper exercise of those fiduciary duties;
5. Keep accurate and sufficient documentation to meet legal requirements;
6. Represent Bureau in all litigation and advising on all contracts to protect the interest of the Bureau;
7. Give legal opinions on any complex legal issues;
8. Ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks;
9. Draft legal documents as required;
10. Monitor developments in relevant law;
11. Conduct legal research;
12. Conduct legal and governance audits;
13. Serve legal documents as required by law;
14. Attend court registries and file documents as required;
15. Receive court processes and file as required; and handle routine legal processes

The Supply Chain Management Division has the following functions;

1. Coordinate Procurement and Disposal Planning;
2. Tender process;
3. Expedite the procurement and disposal processes;
4. Research and market survey;
5. Project management;
6. Contract management;
7. Supplier appraisal and management;
8. Stores/supplies management;
9. Inspection and acceptance process; and disposal of stores and equipment