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RBI unveils risk-based internal audit system for select NBFCs, UCBs

04 Feb 2021 Evaluate

With a view to enhance the quality and effectiveness of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks internal audit system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled the risk-based internal audit (RBIA) system for select NBFCs and urban co-operative banks (UCBs). It said all the deposit-taking NBFCs and the ones with an asset size of over Rs 5,000 crore, and UCBs with assets of over Rs 500 crore will have to migrate to the new system. Currently, all the entities supervised by the RBI have their own approaches on internal audit, resulting in certain inconsistencies, risks and gaps in the system.

The central bank added that the NBFCs and UCBs face risks similar to the ones for scheduled commercial banks which require an alignment of processes. It said the RBIA is an audit methodology that links an organisation's overall risk management framework. It provides an assurance to the board of directors and the senior management on the quality and effectiveness of the organisation's internal controls, risk management and governance-related systems and processes. The internal audit function is an integral part of sound corporate governance and is considered as the third line of defence. The RBI said a shift to a framework which focuses on evaluation of the risk management systems and control procedures in various areas of operations, in addition to transaction testing, will help in anticipating areas of potential risks and mitigating such risks.

RBIA should undertake an independent risk assessment for the purpose of formulating a risk-based audit plan, which considers the inherent business risks emanating from an activity/location and the effectiveness of the control systems for monitoring such inherent risks. The entities have to implement the RBIA framework by March 31, 2022, and have been asked to constitute a committee of senior executives with the responsibility of formulating a suitable action plan. The panel may address transitional and change management issues and should report progress periodically to the board and senior management.

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