The Internal Audit Directorate at Tafila Technical University was established in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, pursuant to Article (25) of the Jordanian Universities Law of 2009, the Internal Audit Regulation and its amendments No. (3) of 2011, and the Organizational Instructions for Audit Units in Governmental Departments of 2016. The Directorate reports directly to the University’s Board of Trustees and is accountable to it for the execution of its duties and responsibilities.

The Directorate is responsible for exercising oversight over the University’s financial, administrative, technical, and IT-related activities, ensuring compliance with established procedures and the efficiency of institutional performance. It is committed to submitting periodic reports—quarterly, semi-annual, and annual—to the Board of Trustees, detailing the results of its audit and monitoring activities, along with observations and recommendations aimed at corrective measures, improvement, and reinforcement of accountability. The Directorate performs its functions with full independence and adheres to the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity, thereby safeguarding the integrity of procedures, ensuring impartial outcomes, and promoting the principles of justice and transparency in resource management and the protection of public funds.

Pursuant to paragraph (c) of Article (24) of the Jordanian Universities Law No. (18) of 2018, the Internal Audit Directorate was upgraded to an Internal Audit Department, administratively linked to the Board of Trustees. Its organizational structure was restructured to include several specialized divisions: the Financial Audit and Control Division, the Administrative Audit and Control Division, the Technical Audit and Monitoring Division, and the IT Systems and Follow-up Division.

The Directorate’s responsibilities encompass monitoring University revenues, performing pre-audit on disbursement transactions, reviewing files and transactions referred to it prior to final approval, and conducting field audits across various University units and facilities. The Directorate strives to carry out its duties according to a systematic, professional methodology based on risk assessment, providing independent and objective assurances, and offering insights and recommendations that contribute to enhancing governance, risk management, and institutional performance. Furthermore, the Directorate continuously reviews and develops its audit tools and procedures in line with best professional practices, supporting the achievement of Tafila Technical University’s strategic objectives.