About IntoSAINT

Vision

• Make IntoSAINT a relevant part of SAI governance
• Position it as a regular integrity check for SAIs
• Support a SAI Integrity culture and leadership
• Contribute to stronger SAI credibility and trust

Revised Strategic Direction

• The Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Norway has taken over the leadership of the CBC IntoSAINT workstream from the SAI of Mexico, and previously from the Netherlands Court of Auditors. Building on this strong foundation, NAO Norway seeks to further develop IntoSAINT as both a capacity-building instrument and an integrity assessment tool that supports SAIs in leading by example.
• IntoSAINT plays a critical role in operationalising key INTOSAI principles, particularly ISSAI-P 12 (The Value and Benefits of SAIs) and ISSAI-P 20 (Principles of Transparency and Accountability). It translates these high-level principles into practical, organisation-specific reflection on what it means for a SAI to demonstrate integrity, transparency, and accountability in its daily operations.
• A core ambition is to strengthen IntoSAINT as a tool for organisational development, enabling SAIs to address not only formal systems and controls, but also the more complex and often less visible dimensions of integrity. These include organisational norms, behaviours, informal practices, and internal cultures—factors that are highly influential but not easily documented, measured, or benchmarked.
• Moving forward, we will emphasise on:
  • High-quality facilitation, with well-trained moderators capable of guiding sensitive discussions
  • Contextual adaptation, recognising cultural and organisational differences across regions
  • Professional and safe dialogue spaces, where participants feel able to speak openly
• We do not assume that IntoSAINT can or should be rapidly rolled out at scale across all regions. Rather, we aim to build a sustainable culture over time, where SAIs increasingly see the value of systematic organisational self- reflection as part of their professional development/obligations.

IntoSAINT offers a mirror for organizational reflection

IntoSAINT provides a structured platform to surface and discuss issues that are often difficult to articulate or address, such as how:

• formal rules relate to everyday practice
• influence and decision-making work in practice
• responsibility and accountability are actually exercised
• openness and speaking up function inside the organisation
• the organisation responds to concerns and warning signs

By bringing such topics into open and constructive dialogue, IntoSAINT helps SAIs recognise and address integrity risks that might otherwise remain hidden, thereby strengthening their credibility and institutional resilience.

At the same time, we acknowledge that these conversations can be challenging and sensitive. Addressing these issues requires trust, professionalism, and cultural awareness.

Next steps for IntoSAINT

• Promote broader recognition of IntoSAINT as a strategic tool for institutional development
• Support SAIs in integrating IntoSAINT into their core operations
• Develop a strong international moderator network
• Encourage more SAIs to have IntoSAINT asssessments conducted
• Encourage more open discussion of integrity risks and organisational challenges
• Document and share common challenges, lessons learned and good practices, while recognising that many aspects of integrity cannot be standardised or benchmarked
• Foster synergies with ISSAI frameworks and related initiatives, while maintaining IntoSAINT’s unique focus on organisational culture and integrity

Documents

IntoSAINT Handbook 2026
Facilitaor’s Guide 2026 (incl toolbox)

The IntoSAINT Tool

IntoSAINT: a tool to assess the organizational integrity of Supreme Audit Institutions

Get In Touch With IntoSAINT

Contact Jorild or Gry using the following email address: