We all know the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been devastating and—the word of the year—unprecedented. Faced with the urgent need to be more agile, flexible, and transparent, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) across regions have had to rethink the timing, visibility, and scope of their audit work. This situation has complicated an already complex matter...
Spring 2021
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INTOSAI Journal Shares Important Milestones, Operational Updates
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the INTOSAI Journal. Thanks to the in-kind contributions and support of the INTOSAI community, the Journal serves as the primary vehicle for our community to share experiences, developments, and best practices consistent with the INTOSAI motto of...
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New Version of Law Strengthens Independence of SAI Lithuania
In December 2020, the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania passed a new version of the Law on National Audit Office, establishing a legal regulation in line with current requirements for public audits. The new version of the law, which comes into effect on July 1, 2021, provides for the functional, organizational, and financial independence of the National Audit Office of Lithuania (NAOL), will enable NAOL to...
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Rolands Irklis Appointed Auditor General of the Republic of Latvia
On January 14, 2021, Rolands Irklis was appointed Auditor General of the Republic of Latvia by the Saeima (Parliament of Latvia) and was sworn in to begin his 4-year term on January 28, 2021. Mr. Irklis brings rich experience from positions held in both the public and private sectors, including...
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SAI Latvia Collaborates with Internal Auditors on Oversight
To ensure public sector institutions are functioning properly and at a reasonable cost, the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Latvia is enhancing its collaboration with the internal auditors of these entities. The SAI is currently working directly with internal auditors from...
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New Auditor General Appointed to Bhutan’s Royal Audit Authority
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, appointed Dasho Tashi as the new Auditor General of the Royal Audit Authority—the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Bhutan—on October 14, 2020. Dasho Tashi is the third Auditor General appointed under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The Auditor General of the Royal Audit Authority is selected by the King from a list of...
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Vugar Gulmammadov Re-appointed Chairman of SAI Azerbaijan
On December 11, 2020, the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan appointed Vugar Gulmammadov to a second seven-year term as Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts, the country’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI). Mr. Gulmammadov, who has been with SAI Azerbaijan for almost 14 years...
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Vasily Gerasimov Appointed Head of SAI Belarus
On January 26, 2021, Vasily Gerasimov was appointed Chairman of the State Control Committee, the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of the Republic of Belarus, by the decree of the President. Mr. Gerasimov indicated that the State Control Committee would focus on...
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SAI Egypt Hosts WGFACML Meeting, SDG Training Session
The Accountability State Authority (ASA) of Egypt, headed by ASA President and Working Group on Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering (WGFACML) Chair Hesham Badawy, virtually hosted the 14th WGFACML meeting on November 24, 2020, with the participation of 24 working group member Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). During the meeting...
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SAO Hungary Continues Contributions to Culture of Integrity
From February 11-26, 2021, SAO held its 8th International Integrity Seminar. Approximately 90 participants from SAIs in nearly 40 countries—the largest number of participants so far—attended the two-week-long knowledge-sharing event. The aim of the masterclass, which was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was to foster a culture of integrity...