Management and Staff of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, participated in a one-day Internal Audit Training Workshop on 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 at the Commission’s Head Office in Dzorwulu, Accra.

The workshop brought together Management and Staff of the Commission, including officers who joined virtually from the RTIC’s Regional Offices across the country.

Delivering the opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐬𝐪., warmly welcomed participants and underscored the importance of the training in strengthening accountability, compliance, and institutional effectiveness.

She encouraged participants to actively engage in the sessions and leverage the knowledge and skills acquired to enhance their professional responsibilities and contribute to the Commission’s mandate.

The training was facilitated by 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐬. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐨 , who provided practical insights into public sector auditing procedures, risk management, internal controls, and effective report writing. The workshop sought to enhance participants’ understanding of audit processes, strengthen internal control systems, and promote operational efficiency within the Commission.

Through interactive presentations, discussions, and practical engagements, participants gained valuable insights into the role of internal auditors within the public sector and explored best practices for conducting audits and preparing comprehensive audit reports.

In his closing remarks, the Head of Legal, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐰𝐮𝐬𝐮, 𝐄𝐬𝐪., expressed the Commission’s appreciation to the facilitators for their insightful presentations and commended participants for their active participation and commitment throughout the workshop. He noted that the knowledge and skills acquired would contribute significantly to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance within the Commission.

The workshop forms part of the Commission’s continuous efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, improve operational effectiveness, and uphold the highest standards of accountability and good governance in the discharge of its mandate.