Strategy for auditing investigation records and information: a case study of records and information management in the Royal Malaysian Police

Purpose This study aims to conduct an analysis of the strategy used by Royal Malaysian Police in auditing investigation records and information. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative methodologies were used based on the pragmatic philosophy and a case study approach. Findings This paper discusses the strategy for auditing the investigation records and information (AIRI), which includes the pre-auditing (input), auditing (process) and post-auditing (output) phases that will be used to develop the AIRI framework. Research limitations/implications This study focuses on auditing investigative records and information that may not be universally applicable to all organisations. Practical implications The implications arising from this paper are those related to the need to understand, promote and implement auditing of records and information in organisations. Originality/value This study presents an opportunity and establishes the foundation for enhancing and broadening the scope of information auditing, a crucial component within the records and information management (RIM) life cycle.