The department of Internal Audit identifies and evaluates the risks faced by the Ministry, the effectiveness and adequacy of the financial management and control mechanisms. Additionally, it monitors the implementation of legislation of structural units, territorial authorities, the Ministry public entities, government based scientific research institutions, the Ministry based vocational and general education institutions, and their overall compliance with their legal act of defense. Moreover, the department evaluates the completeness, accuracy and reliability of the financial information.

The department consists of these structural units:

• Internal Audit Division;
• Inspection Division;
• Monitoring and Analysis Division.