Operationally independent, the Office has as its purpose to assist the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through internal audit, monitoring, inspection, evaluation and investigation.
监督厅在运作上独立，其宗旨在于通过内部审计、监测、检查、评价和调查来协助秘书长履行其对联合国资源和工作人员进行内部监督的责任。