Mission
The CBC is the INTOSAI advocate for, and custodian of, SAI capacity development. We facilitate initiatives in support of SAIs and regions, building their capacities and enhancing their capabilities.
In order for the CBC to fulfil this strategically important role, we believe the CBC needs to add value to the capacity-building sphere of INTOSAI. In our view, the CBC could and should do this by:
• strategically and constructively challenging current structures, priorities, programmes and activities, including identifying and addressing capacity-building overlaps, gaps and inconsistencies within INTOSAI;
• partnering with those already in the capacity-building game, encouraging capacity-building providers and practitioners, especially the IDI, to focus on their areas of strength, enabling a greater impact of their efforts where possible;
• championing closer cooperation between the CBC, PSC and KSC in the interest of capacity building and the efficient use of INTOSAI resources;
• facilitating a greater capacity-building role for the INTOSAI regions, from both a participation and an accountability angle, while recognising their diversity;
• supporting capacity building through knowledge sharing, for example by championing communities of practice, supporting inter- and cross regional knowledge sharing, or encouraging coordinated audits;
• supporting the verification or assessment of capacity-building efforts in the form of peer and/or self-assessments, such as ISSAI 5600 on peer reviews and the INTOSAI Performance Measurement Framework, or different forms of external evaluations; and
• exploring opportunities and encouraging initiatives for the certification and accreditation of auditors, in coordination with the INTOSAI’s
News
First ACCC webinar of the year: IPSAS – Implications for SAIs
28 January 2021 - 2 o'clock pm UK time Many countries are adopting the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). This can often create challenges and opportunities for SAIs. To lead our discussion on this theme, Khalid Hamid, International Director,...
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year!!
The CBC leadership and secretariat wish you all a peaceful holiday season and look forward to an inspiring new year full of capacity development engagements!
PASAI blog: Digital Literacy – Relevance to auditors and SAIs
Supreme Audit Institutions are operating in an increasingly digital environment. COVID-19 has sped up the adoption of digital technologies by several years and it is expected that these changes are here to stay. Keeping up-to-date with the digital transformation of...
Covid-19 pandemic: what is the role of supreme audit institutions?
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to the contraction of global economies and the paralysis of most public and private sectors, except for several vital activities such as health, security, and defense. Governments face the difficult task of maintaining citizens’ health...
Officially launched: The 2020 Global Survey for SAIs
Please find below the 2020 Global Survey for SAIs launched by the IDI Global Foundations Unit/INTOSAI Global Survey Committee. The survey was launched in English, French, Spanish and Arabic and you will find all versions available below. The deadline for responding to...
Homage to Kimi Makwetu, CBC Chair 2013-2020
"The INTOSAI community right now suffers from a void that will be hard to fill. Kimi Makwetu, Auditor General of South Africa and CBC Chair, a great personality and leader - has left us. Further; a husband, father, colleague, and friend. Many fine components in one...
Sudden passing of CBC Chair, South African Auditor General Kimi Makwetu
The passing of the engaged leader of the INTOSAI Capacity Building Committee since 2013, Kimi Makwetu, leaves his organization, the INTOSAI community and the CBC secretariat in shock. He shall be sorely missed. Our thoughts go to Kimi's family at this difficult time...
Occasional paper on The future-relevant value-adding auditor
In a world that is constantly changing and with more and more expected from the public sector audit profession, the CBC has produced an occasional paper on The future-relevant value-adding auditor in the context of the CBC workstream for Guides and Occasional Papers....
Effective capacity building starts by asking the right questions
A new white paper from the African Professionalisation Initiative can be used to guide the thinking of governments seeking to grow the capacity of professional accountants and auditors in the public sector. Advocating strategic partnerships, local ownership and...
For CBC support and contributions – Thank you!
The CBC Secretariat wishes to convey its most sincere gratitude for support, input and engaged contributions to the website throughout the difficult and different year of 2020. The articles, papers, blogs etc from engaged members and stakeholders brings life to this...