<![CDATA[Abstract This study aims to discuss the methods, approaches, and focus of audit in line with changes in the paradigm of the role of internal auditors at the Regency Inspectorate office. It also attempts to identify the obstacles in the impelementation of strengthening the role of government internal auditors or The Aparat Pengawasan Intern Pemerintah (APIP). Changes in the internal audit paradigm are no longer a watchdog role, but must add value to management with a consulting role. The method used in this research is the qualitative approach. The results of the study showed that the methods, approaches and audit focus that should be done in the new paradigm, have not changed as a whole. Implementation of strengthening the role of APIP also has several obstacles such as, human resource competence of the auditors were minimal, the amount of budget was relatively small, the lack of independence of APIP institutions, auditor objectivity was still lacking, and commitment from stakeholders has not been maximized. The effective role of APIP has been difficult to realize if the paradigm shift of the role of internal auditor has not been comprehensive and supporting aspects of APIP's strengthening still have many obstacles.Keywords: Internal Audit, Paradigm Role of Internal Auditor, Effectiveness of Internal Audit, APIP,Role Strengthening APIP. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas metode, pendekatan, dan fokus audit sejalan dengan perubahan paradigma peran auditor intern pada Inspektorat Daerah. Selanjutnya mengidentifikasi aspek yang menjadi kendala dalam impelementasi penguatan peran auditor intern pemerintah atau Aparat Pengawasan Intern Pemerintah (APIP). Perubahan paradigma audit intern adalah tidak lagi berperan sebagai watchdog, tetapi harus memberikan nilai tambah bagi manajemen dengan peran consulting. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif..Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode, pendekatan dan fokus audit yang seharusnya dilakukan dalam paradigma baru, belum berubah secara keseluruhan. Implementasi penguatan peran APIP juga memiliki beberapa kendala diantaranya, kompetensi sumber daya manusia para auditor yang minim,jumlah anggaran relatif kecil, lemahnya independensi lembaga APIP, objekvitas auditor masih kurang, dan komitmen dari stakeholder belum maksimal. Peran APIP yang efektif akan sulit diwujudkan, apabila perubahan paradigma peran auditor intern belum menyeluruh dan aspek pendukung penguatan peran APIP masih memiliki banyak kendala.Kata Kunci: Audit Intern, Paradigma Peran Auditor Intern,Efektivitas Audit Intern, APIP, dan Penguatan Peran APIP.]]>
