DRC: FNPSS Validates Five Internal Audit Tools in Kinshasa

In a significant step towards enhancing institutional accountability, the National Fund for Social Promotion and Services (FNPSS) in Kinshasa has validated five crucial internal audit tools. This development, which took place on April 28th after a dedicated workshop, marks a pivotal moment for the FNPSS as it strives to bolster its governance, transparency, and overall performance. The newly validated tools include risk mapping, an internal audit charter, a risk mitigation plan, a continuous training plan for the internal audit department, and an internal audit procedures manual.

These instruments are not merely bureaucratic exercises; they are designed to directly impact the effectiveness of the FNPSS and the numerous projects it oversees. A key focus is the Project to Support Alternative Well-being for Children in Cobalt Mining Areas (PABEA-COBALT), an initiative that will benefit from the strengthened oversight mechanisms. The validation process itself was preceded by two training sessions in March 2025 and April 2026, focusing on updated internal audit standards that came into effect on January 1st, 2025. This indicates a proactive approach by the FNPSS to align its practices with contemporary best standards.

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the acquisition of these audit tools constitutes a decisive turning point in the improvement of the institution's internal control mechanisms.

Alice Mirimo, the Director General of FNPSS, hailed the acquisition of these tools as a "decisive turning point" in improving the institution's internal control mechanisms. She emphasized that this initiative directly aligns with the recommendations of the Head of State concerning the fight against poverty and the promotion of good governance within public institutions. The validation ceremony was presided over by the Minister of State for Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National Solidarity, Ève Bazaiba Masudi, underscoring the government's commitment to these reforms. Furthermore, the initiative also responds to a recommendation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) related to the PABEA-COBALT project, highlighting a collaborative effort between national institutions and international development partners to ensure the effective and transparent management of social welfare programs.

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This approach is in line with the recommendations of the Head of State, formulated in the context of the fight against poverty and the strengthening of good governance of public institutions.