With respect to audit issues, the JGDM reported that the internal audit function was outsourced and the procurement procedures were followed. The JGDM added that the audit and oversight committees were established and are operational The JGDM assured the committee that an Audit Action Plan exists and was approved by the Council in January 2010 in response to the previous audit report. The JGDM added that weekly monitoring of the action plan was done by the internal audit with the intention to unblock delays, ensure focus on audit improvement and, monitor performance of staff and service providers.