Internal Audit Investigations Unit
The Department for Education (DfE) has a commitment to safeguard public funds. The Internal Audit Investigations Team (IAIT) is established to provide advice and guidance on external fraud cases as well as investigating alleged misuse of funds in the establishment of Free Schools and Academies and provides an investigation service to investigate alleged misuse of YPLA funds. Therefore the remit of the IAIT is to consider all allegations of financial irregularity against either organisation and to investigate or take other action when it is appropriate. This consideration includes:
- Allegations of financial irregularity involving the set up and funding of Free Schools and Academies;
- Allegations of financial irregularity involving colleges or other learning establishments in direct receipt of YPLA funds;
The team charter informs all parties involved in an investigation of:
- The remit and role of the DfE IAIT;
- The types of allegations dealt with by the IAIT;
- Actions the IAIT will take when it receives allegations;
- When and how organisations being investigated will be informed of allegations and planned investigations;
- Possible outcomes of investigation.
