Key achievements in APM - Policies and procedures were put in place to ensure the internal audit activities adhere to The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Mandatory Guidance which includes the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, the Standards and the Definition of Internal Auditing. A Quality Assurance Review has been conducted by a qualified independent external assessor in 2018 and the IA team generally conforms to the Standards and Code of Ethics of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). - With the introduction of Section 17A, IA has successfully carried out a Corporate Liability Review. - IA has also carried out review on Standard Operating Procedures for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Idle funds have been identified. The excess fund has been subsequently placed into interest bearing accounts to optimize interest income. - Major deficiency in financial records has been noted in one of the subsidiaries and the deficiency has since been rectified. - etc