As part of its annual work plan, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of Human Resources Management in Country Offices. The audit covered the period from 1 January 2015 to 30 June 2016, and looked at events prior and subsequent to this period as required. The audit team conducted the fieldwork from 29 August to 16 September 2016. The audit was conducted in conformance with the International Standards for the ProfessionalPractice of Internal Auditing.