Launch of the AI Playbook - Agentic Opportunity: Governing AI for Trust, Integrity and Impact
On 12 May 2026, during Internal Audit Month, IIA Singapore and KPMG Singapore jointly launched an AI playbook, “Agentic Opportunity: Governing AI for Trust, Integrity and Impact”. The session brought together over 100 internal audit and risk professionals to discuss emerging considerations in governing artificial intelligence as adoption continues to accelerate across organisations.
The playbook offers practical guidance for organisations at different stages of AI maturity, from early exploration to organisation-wide implementation. It draws on insights from the 2026 IIA Risk in Focus Singapore survey, real-world case studies, and practitioner perspectives.
At the launch, Ong Wei Han, Vice President of IIA Singapore, noted that as AI becomes more embedded in organisational decision-making, internal audit’s focus is no longer only on controls, but on clarity, accountability, and sound judgment in those decisions. That is where the internal audit profession continues to matter, helping organisations navigate change with confidence and integrity.
Jonathan Ho, Partner and Head of Risk Consulting at KPMG in Singapore, also underscored the need for internal audit to move upstream, from reviewing decisions after the fact, to shaping how AI systems are governed from the start. The purpose of the profession doesn't change. How it delivers value does.
A fireside discussion moderated by Gerard Toh (Partner, Risk Consulting, KPMG) included practitioners from both the public and private sectors. Panellists comprised Jenny Tan (Group Head of Internal Audit, CapitaLand), Goh Thong (Director, Audit & Advisory, JTC Corporation), Cynthia Cheong (Founder, C3 Advisory), and Tea Wei Li (Partner, Risk Consulting, KPMG). The discussion reflected a shared view that while awareness of AI-related risks is rising, organisational readiness and confidence in governing these risks are still developing.
The panel also highlighted that AI literacy extends beyond the use of tools, encompassing understanding of how AI-driven decisions are generated, where accountability resides, and when human judgement and oversight remain essential. Across all perspectives, one message stood out clearly that strong governance fundamentals, clear ownership and alignment between management, internal audit and the board remain essential in navigating AI transformation responsibly.
The launch was also part of IIA Singapore’s Internal Audit Month activities, reinforcing the role of internal audit in helping organisations navigate the risks and opportunities of AI adoption.
