Internal Audit & Consulting
Reykjavík City Internal Audit & Consulting (IER) conducts internal audits and provides professional and independent advice with the goal of improving operations and administration, assessing performance, and strengthening risk management. Internal Audit & Consulting also receives reports concerning legal violations and other misconduct.
Scope of work
The department covers Part A of Reykjavík City as defined in the Local Authorities Act No. 138/2011. To the extent that Part A holds responsibility for Part B, the department also covers the City's entire consolidated group.
The internal audit manager operates under the mandate of the City Executive Council and works directly with the City's senior leadership. This manager serves as Reykjavík City's internal auditor, and their work is part of the City's management oversight. The manager is independent in their duties and maintains professional autonomy from all City administration. The internal audit manager oversees Internal Audit's operations, determines the division of responsibilities, and establishes the organizational structure. The office is located at Guðrúnartún 1.
Under organizational changes that took effect April 1, 2025, the data protection officer position was transferred from Internal Audit to the Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, the specialized department for counseling and the position of counselor for residents were eliminated.