Below you will find The Complete Blogspot Archive
Blog: How a culture’s ‘power distance’ affects auditing
By Luke Eaton, Communications Advisor, PASAI Across the Pacific region the power distance dimension of culture varies. This refers to the relationships between people perceived to have different ‘statuses.’ In places with a low power distance, interactions are usually...
JAMP: Citizen Oversight & Technology adding value to the PFM chain
By Jeanette A Calder, Executive Director, Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) "Citizens are not only citizens, but they are also shared owners of all public resources, assets and liabilities. They are not mere taxpayers but contributors to the...
Professional Trajectories: A New Approach to SAI Capacity Development at TCU
The Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil (TCU) has recently launched a new initiative to enhance the competencies and skills of its auditors. The Professional Trajectories are learning pathways that guide the development of auditors in different areas of expertise,...
Partnerships provide a pathway for enhanced competence
Government has evolved drastically in recent years becoming more complex with increased and competing needs, despite its limited resources to effectively deliver services to citizens. It therefore has become critical that auditors who provide assurance in this...
Five benefits for SAIs working with their local Professional Accountancy Organization
by Bruce Vivian – Principal, IFAC In many jurisdictions, professional accountancy organizations (PAOs) have developed strong relationships across the public sector—relationships that a Supreme Audit Institution (SAI)...
ISQM implementation enabling focused capacity development
The value and benefits of implementing the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM 1) In December 2020, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board released a new standard for the quality management of audits. The new International Standard on...
CBC blog: Promoting citizen participation and civil society engagement at the global level
by Nelson Shack Yalta, Comptroller General of the Republic of Peru. "Throughout the world, the interaction of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) with citizens and civil society organizations has become an increasingly relevant aspect of their work. In...
Farewell blog by Tiofilusi Tiueti, Director – Technical Support, PASAI
"When you walk into an organisation on your first day and are greeted happily you know your tenure will be a pleasant one. About seven years ago, I was warmly welcomed at the PASAI Secretariat office in Auckland and immediately felt at home with my co-staff and as a...
PASAI blog: The importance of strategic planning and alliances in creating audit impact
By Sinaroseta Palamo-Iosefo, Director – Practice Development, PASAI A mandate that provides supreme audit institutions (SAIs) the discretion to select areas of audit focus is a tremendous responsibility. It deserves proper strategic planning, external consultation and...
CBC blog: Integration of big data in public sector auditing
By Fredrick M. Bobo | Information Systems Audit Manager, AFROSAI-E "The concept of big data has been topical for the last few years. Understandably so because it has been one of the technological trends of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). When it comes to...
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Blog: Four Essential Skills for Auditors in the “Next Normal” Era
The role of auditors is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter the "Next Normal" era, auditors need to be equipped with key skills to effectively operate in this complex...
Upcoming AFROSAI-E workshops in July
2-5 July: Annual Extractive Industries workshop in Dar es Salaam Over the years, our annual Extractive Industries Workshop has proven to be an invaluable gathering of representatives from member SAIs, industry experts, and practitioners from various institutions. This...
PASAI blog: Firefighting, saving lives and the value of Performance Audit
Read and be inspired by this blog by By Mike Scott, Director Performance Audit, PASAI: "...This got me thinking about the value of performance audit and how being a performance auditor isn’t as different as it might seem to being a firefighter. Being capable, timely...
Blog: How a culture’s ‘power distance’ affects auditing
By Luke Eaton, Communications Advisor, PASAI Across the Pacific region the power distance dimension of culture varies. This refers to the relationships between people perceived to have different ‘statuses.’ In places with a low power distance, interactions are usually...
16-20 September intense meeting week hosted by SAI Romania
Building Effective, Accountable and Transparent Institutions for the Public Good There will be a busy meeting week in Bucharest, Romania, on 16-20 September. The meetings of IDC (INTOSAI-Development Cooperation), PFAC (INTOSAI Policy, Finance and Administration...
AFROSAI-E Bulletin no. 1, 2024
The Office of the Auditor General of Uganda played a crucial role in hosting the 20th AFROSAI-E Governing Board Meeting and 2024 Strategic Review in the beginning of May. The event was attended by over 130 delegates, including the Auditors General from member SAIs,...
PASAIs strategy 2024-2034: Investing in Integrity
While every Congress is a major event on the PASAI calendar, this year marks a significant milestone with the adoption of the new strategy for 2024–2034. The strategy is the result of more than a year’s collective efforts. Please read the summarizing blog of Sarah...
First meeting of the Task force on Citizen Participation (TFCP)
Sharing experiences, results and perspectives on citizen participation and civil society engagement by Nelson Shack Yalta, Comptroller General of the Republic of Peru and Chair of the Task Force on Citizen Participation and Civil Society Engagement...
PASAI: new HR guide now available
A new guide is now available to help Pacific Island SAIs navigate human resource management (HRM), providing the tools to deal with the challenges of attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining staff, based on global knowhow and regional experience. Find...
The future of flexible working in Supreme Audit Institutions
In recent years the CBC has focused on human resource management issues, recognizing that staff are the most crucial asset of a Supreme Audit Institution (SAI). Human resource management encompasses various dimensions aimed at optimizing staff performance and ensuring...