A Dissertation Submitted in Partial /Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Master Degree of Business Administration in Corporate Management (MBA-CM)
of the Mzumbe University
The purpose of the research was intended to explore the Role of Information Technology
on Internal Auditing function in Tanzania Government Institutions. Literature review
was done to identify and define research problem gap.
The study engaged a case study design whereby subjective judgment was used as an
approach because it requires fewer resources and less time consuming. Data collected
was analyzed using several statistical analysis techniques to summarize and organize the
data in a meaningful way.
The study found that the Role of Information Technology on Internal Auditing function
in Tanzania Government Institutions is crucial; however, there are obstacles for internal
auditors to perform their day to day operations smoothly by using IT. This was identified
as a result of IT to be used mostly in auditing process while there is problem hinder the
efficient and effectiveness usage of IT in the Government institutions.
The study concludes that; Majority of internal auditors do wish to know the application
of these IT packages but they lack the appropriate knowledge or the technology
required.