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Topical Requirements aid public sector audits.

Public sector procurement is transformed by AI.

A new IIA tool can help public sector audit functions.

Performance measurement can help prove audit's worth.

Economic pressures are reshaping employee expectations, influencing retention, engagement, and overall workforce stability.

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A risk-based approach helps internal auditors strengthen anti-corruption compliance programs and reduce exposure to FCPA violations amid evolving enforcement priorities.

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New chief audit executives must align internal audit with business strategy, build trust with stakeholders, and lead with a forward-looking approach.

Internal auditors can overcome cultural and practical barriers to auditing organizational strategy and deliver meaningful insight at the highest level.

The IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese reflects on five years of leadership and the progress shaping the global internal audit profession.

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In the public sector, recurrent audit findings often stem from cultural and behavioral factors that push teams to bypass controls under pressure.

2026 Pulse data shows internal audit teams facing budget and staffing cuts, highlighting the need for strategic alignment, agility, and value delivery.

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