The Audit Committee of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was inaugurated on 10th August 2026 by the Acting Deputy Director-General, Finance, Administration and Support Services (FASS), Mr. Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey on behalf of the Acting Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah.
The Executive Director, Mr. Raymond Archer, in his opening remarks welcomed participants and acknowledged the incoming and outgoing Audit Committee members. He commended the outgoing Committee for its hard work and emphasised the importance of the Audit Committee in providing effective oversight.
Mr. Nathan Yankey, a representative of IAA, was elected as Chairperson. In his acceptance remarks, he thanked members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to lead the Committee in addressing audit infractions and strengthening internal audit and risk management systems.
Mr. Aborbi reminded the Audit Committee that its work is a statutory responsibility and urged members to maintain confidentiality, ensure timely submission of reports, and support the implementation of audit recommendations. He further encouraged members to support the Internal Audit Unit in strengthening internal controls.
In his closing remarks, the Executive Director stated that audit infractions will undermine EOCO’s credibility and assured the Audit Committee that Management would continue working with the Internal Auditor to strengthen internal audit controls. He lauded the outgoing Committee members for their hard work, welcomed the new members, and expressed appreciation to all for attending the ceremony.