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The International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) operates as an umbrella organization for the external government audit community. It is a non-governmental organization with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.

 

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Letter from the Chair of INTOSAI

June 2024

Energy Transition in the Context of the Climate Crisis

Energy is essential for economic growth and social development as it powers our homes, industries, and societies. At the core of the global agenda, it plays a vital role in addressing the pressing sustainable development challenges of our time.

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Implementation of the Strategic Development Plan (SDP 2023–2028)

Invitation to help implement the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for INTOSAI’s Professional Pronouncements

Some weeks ago, the Professional Standards Committee contacted all SAIs and Regional Organisations with an appeal to participate in the implementation of its SDP 2023–2028.

Through 5 projects, the SDP plans to take a thorough look at the INTOSAI Framework of Professional Pronouncements with a view to improving accessibility, developing clearer and consistent…

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SAI independence in the spotlight

The issue of SAI independence and the need to recognize the repercussions created by a decline of SAIs‘ mandates and their operational autonomy is addressed in the article “Accountability is in danger if national watchdogs are compromised” published by the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) in Public Finance Focus, a platform hosted by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

The article sheds a light on current cases of infringements that are…

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INTOSAI SCEI-CASt — Call for Proposals

Submitted research projects must focus on the practical work carried out by Supreme Audit Institutions. The idea is to explore and deepen knowledge in priority areas of external control and public auditing.

The call for the selection of researchers in public auditing and information based on the work of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) has been issued. The selection process will be held by the CASt (INTOSAI Centre for Advanced Studies).

The Centre operates on a think tank…

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