AUDIT UNIT

Audit Unit — Lagos Island Local Government

Protecting Public Funds. Strengthening Trust. Ensuring Accountability.

Our Mandate

To independently examine the Council's financial transactions, administrative processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and established standards — identifying risks, preventing waste, and recommending improvements in line with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Nigerian public sector audit guidelines.

Head of Unit

Head of Unit
MR. ABISOGUN MUTOLIB ABAYOMI

Position: HOU, AUDIT

Designation: ASST. DIRECTOR (F& A), GL.15

Phone: 08023711521

What We Do

  • Examine payment vouchers, receipts, and accounting records
  • Review internal processes and controls across departments
  • Identify financial risks, leakages, and high-risk areas
  • Recommend practical improvements to strengthen controls
  • Prepare audit reports for management and oversight bodies
  • Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Why It Matters to You

  • Your tax naira and levies are protected from misuse and waste
  • Accountability is enforced — not just promised
  • Corrupt practices are detected and corrected early
  • Internal controls mean fewer errors and delays in service delivery
  • Transparent audit reports build public confidence in governance
  • A stronger audit function means a stronger, more honest government

When Should You Visit This Department?

  • You are a CSO, oversight body, or journalist requesting audit outcomes or accountability reports
  • You want to report suspected financial irregularities or mismanagement within the Council
  • You are a department head seeking guidance on compliance or internal control improvement

Core Functions

1. Financial Audits

  • Examining payment vouchers, receipts, and accounting records
  • Ensuring all financial transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations

2. Systems and Compliance Audits

  • Reviewing internal processes and controls across departments
  • Checking adherence to policies, circulars, and established procedures

3. Risk Identification and Recommendations

  • Identifying weaknesses, leakages, or high-risk areas in operations
  • Making practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve performance

4. Reporting and Follow-Up

  • Preparing audit reports for management and relevant oversight bodies
  • Following up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Contact

Audit Unit — Lagos Island Local Government
Phone: +234 901 421 5079, +234 703 668 0787
Email: audit@lagosislandlg.lg.gov.ng
For audit enquiries, use the subject: Audit Enquiry