As public sector institutions navigate increasing fiscal pressures, digital transformation and rising expectations for transparency, the internal audit function continues to play a critical role in strengthening governance, accountability and public trust.
To equip internal auditors with the knowledge and capabilities required to address increasingly complex governance challenges in the public sector, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia) are jointly organising the Public Sector Internal Audit Conference 2026 on 30 April 2026 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre @ Nexus, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.
The Conference, themed Internal Audit 360°: Driving Trust, Innovation and Strategic Impact in Public Sector Governance, has been carefully curated to address key governance, technology and assurance issues shaping the profession today. Designed to bridge policy intent with operational execution, the sessions provide practical insights into emerging risks, reform priorities and evolving expectations of the internal audit function in the public sector.
Keynote Address: Public Sector Governance in Times of Fiscal Pressure and Digital Disruption
Explores how fiscal constraints and digitalisation are reshaping public sector governance and oversight. The keynote highlights the evolving role of internal auditors in strengthening accountability, performance and fiscal risk management, within the broader context of Malaysia’s public sector reform agenda and RMK13 priorities.
The Strategic Advisory Role of Internal Audit: Influencing Policy and Reform Outcomes
Examines how internal audit can move beyond assurance to provide strategic advisory support, contributing to effective policy implementation, reform initiatives and organisational performance by strengthening engagement with senior management and oversight bodies.
IPSAS 51: Tangible Natural Resources and Its Implications for Assurance in Sustainability Reporting
Discusses the implications of IPSAS 51 for recognising and reporting tangible natural resources, and the role of internal auditors in providing assurance over sustainability-related disclosures, to support transparency and stewardship of public assets.
Adopting AI in Public Sector Auditing
Highlights key governance, ethical and control risks associated with AI systems, while guiding auditors on assessing AI governance frameworks, data privacy and algorithmic accountability, in increasingly digitalised public sector environments.
Procurement Transformation: Governance Lessons from Blockchain and e-Tendering
Explores how digital procurement technologies can enhance transparency and efficiency, while identifying governance and control risks related to blockchain and e-tendering systems, and their implications for value-for-money oversight.
Fraud Analytics in Action: Hands-On with Predictive Tools
A practical session demonstrating how data analytics and predictive tools can strengthen fraud detection by identifying anomalies and high-risk indicators in financial and operational data, supporting proactive, risk-based fraud management.
Cybersecurity Beyond Compliance: Building Digital Trust in Government Services
Examines cyber risk exposures in digital government platforms and highlights the role of internal audit in strengthening cyber resilience, governance and public trust, as digital public services continue to expand.
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