DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a remote programme for auditing its Asset Management System (AMS) known as eAudit. The programme aims to maximise the benefits of RTA’s technological systems by capitalising on the existing resources of RTA’s Information Technology Department.
“The introduction of the eAudit programme is part of RTA’s efforts to migrate from the conventional asset audit methodology based on field visits and meetings to an electronic format that enables carrying out all the required tasks in a virtual environment,” said Saeed Al Ramsi, Director of Asset, Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA.
“Among the key features of the remote audit programme is the effective management of time and resources. It doesn’t involve tasking any number of employees at a time to meet the audit needs for a specific period. It rather relies on preparing checklists for elements of AMS as required in the ISO 55001, RTA’s AMS, and the job nature of each concerned department across our operational agencies and support sectors. The process allows ample time much more than the timeline used to be allowed under the conventional system,” explained Al Ramsi.
“The programme enables users to download manuals, and engage in discussions and e-meetings in an electronic virtual environment simulating real-life audit. The eAudit carries full authentication of audit as well as inputs of all users. The programme is characterised by technological agility, smooth use and a streamlined audit management process.
“The programme also enables users to generate various types of reports enabling the tracking of all phases of the audit journey from planning to signing-off recommendations. Reports, for instance, give an account of non-compliance cases, the status of each case, corrective measures taken, signing-off date and the final audit report to name a few,” added Al Ramsi.
The programme can compute the maturity level of the AMS, be it department/agency-wise or across the RTA, thanks to the rating scale of asset deliverables matrix. Consequently, the eAudit programme contributes to RTA’s paperless transactions strategy, and cuts short the approval path such that it is restricted to the annual plan. The endorsement of other activities is coordinated between the auditor and coordinators of the respective departments. BIZ TODAY MONITOR
