The objective of the Internal Audit Unit is to assist management in the effective discharge of its responsibilities by furnishing objective analyses, appraisals, recommendations and comments on the activities reviewed. The Internal Auditor must therefore be involved in any phase of activity by which he can be of service to management. To attain this objective, the Unit:

• Appraises the soundness and application of accounting, financial and operating controls;
• Ascertains compliance with established policies and procedures;
• Ascertains the reliability of accounting and other data developed within MEEI; and
• Appraises the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.