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... is an autonomous, independent and non-political organization.
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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News
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…
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…
Letter from the Chair of INTOSAI
May 2024
Strengthening the Independence of Supreme Audit Institutions: A Global Commitment
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) have an essential role in the governmental accountability framework, as they are crucial for promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public funds. To establish trust, credibility, and effectiveness in fulfilling their role, they must maintain independence from their national governments and be shielded from external…
Global SAI Stocktaking Report 2023 now online
IDI published its fifth Global SAI Stocktaking Report
The "Global SAI Stocktaking Report" – now online on the website of the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) – is a triannual report prepared by the IDI that presents trends for the performance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and discusses future-relevant needs for capacity development. Its findings are based on a comprehensive analysis of the responses of 166 SAIs to the INTOSAI Global SAI Survey, which covers the…
Working Bodies
Subcommittes
Task Forces
- … TFIAP – INTOSAI Auditor Professionalisation
- … TFCP – Citizen Participation and Civil Society Engagement
Workstreams
Working Groups
- … WGPD – Working Group on Public Debt
- … WGITA – Working Group on IT Audit
- … WGEA – Working Group on Environmental Auditing
- … WGFACML – Working Group on the Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering
- … WGSDG KSDI – Working Group on SDGs and Key Sustainable Development Indicators
- … WGVBS – Working Group on Value and Benefits of SAIs
- … WGFES – Working Group on Financial and Economic Stability
- … WGEI – Working Group on Audit of Extractive Industries
- … WGEPPP – Working Group on Evaluation of Public Policies and Programs
- … WGPPA – Working Group on Public Procurement Audit
- … WGBD – Working Group on Big Data
- … WGISTA – Impact of Science and Technology on Auditing