/Progress/: the forward or onward movement toward a destination; advance or development toward a better, more complete, or more modern condition. This issue of the Journal is dedicated to the XXIII International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI) held in Moscow, Russia, September 23-28, 2019, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward progress...
The INCOSAI XXIII Logo
Inspired by the work of Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, the INCOSAI XXIII logo is a modern, fine, balanced, movable mechanism that combines several separate elements varying in shape, size and color into a single harmonious structure. Though seemingly simple...
INCOSAI XXIII Key Facts and Highlights
Snapshots from Moscow highlights some key facts from INCOSAI XXIII, including the number of delegates and Supreme Audit Institutions participating in the triennial Congress; primary themes; award winners; and establishment of the new Working Group on...
Bridging the Gap
From snapshots to stamps, the XXIII INCOSAI—a bridge helping us get to where we want to be—featured new and interactive ways to enhance our journey toward progress...
Passing of the Gavel: UAE Hands Over INTOSAI Chairmanship to Russia
In an official ceremony held at the Manege Exhibit Hall in Moscow, Aleksei Kudrin, President of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, assumed Chairmanship of INTOSAI from Dr. Harib Saeed Al Amimi, President of the State Audit Institution of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
And the Awards Go To…
The International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) presented three awards at the XXIII Congress in Moscow, Russia—the Jörg Kandutsch, Elmer B. Staats and Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) Young Leader (SYL) Awards...
New Working Group Focuses on Impact of Science & Tech on Auditing
The Working Group on Impacts of Science and Technology on Auditing (WGISTA) was officially formed at the XXIII International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Congress in Moscow. Chaired by the State Audit Institution of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) acting as Vice Chair, the WGISTA...
Summary of the Moscow Declaration
At the XXIII International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Congress (INCOSAI), the Moscow Declaration was endorsed, which establishes key...
Next Destination: INCOSAI XXIV
The Tribunal de Contas da União, Brazil’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI), will host the XXIV International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Congress (INCOSAI), the largest international forum for the audit community...
Using Information Technology To Develop Public Administration
Information Technology (IT) has significantly influenced all aspects of society and continues to open prospects to improve the efficiency and quality of decision-making and problem-solving processes. The XXIII International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI) addressed IT—its role and its ability to improve public administration—through Theme I, "Using IT to Develop Public Administration," dialogue, and thematic discussions highlighting...
SAI Roles in Achieving National Global Priorities and Goals
In keeping with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) mission to continuously improve government auditing and Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) capacity development, Theme II of the XXIII INTOSAI Congress (INCOSAI),"The Role of SAIs in Achieving National Priorities and Goals," expanded upon previous INCOSAI discussions on...
