As part of its annual work plan for 2012, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of WFP Office of the Executive Director. The audit covered the activities of the Office from 1 January to 30 September 2012 and was carried out in headquarters. The audit, which took place from 19 November to 14 December 2012, took place in headquarters. The audit was carried out in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.