As part of its annual work plan for 2013, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳¡¯s (WFP) response to the drought emergency affecting the Sahel region and the Mali conflict crisis. Mali was one of the sample countries selected for the audit. The audit covered activities from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2013 and included field visits to various locations in Mali and a review of related corporate processes that impact across WFP. The audit fieldwork took place from 19 August to 5 September 2013. 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.