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Contemporary and modern internal auditing was introduced in Polish organizations of public finance only in 21st century (on January 1st 2002). Worldwide, on the other hand, contemporary internal auditing has been applied for longer time - its beginning dates for mid-20th century (1941 - foundation of The Institute of Internal Auditors in USA, 1977 - foundation of The European Court of Auditors).Basing on professional and legal regulations in the field and international and domestic literature the paper presents the idea of contemporary internal auditing as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity. The paper proves that contemporary and modern internal auditing in Polish organizations of public finance is an integral system of research, estimation and improvement internal control and management efficiency and helps an organization accomplish its objectives and in tasks implementation. Moreover, the paper shows the policy of internal auditing in polish organizations of public finance (policy on the organizational structure and personnel /HR/ policy) and its influence on supporting management in shaping results in units.