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
CBC blog: Challenge your perception of what competency looks like this year
By Camilla Fredriksen, Manager (and Gender Champion) Global Foundations Unit, IDI "Recently there was debate in the Norwegian media about a high-profile recruitment. The discourse brought up some outdated perceptions about who is best qualified for a...
PASAI second quarterly report 2021-22
PASAI has just published its second quarterly report for the 2021–22 financial year. Please find the report here: Second quarterly report.
First AFROSAI-E Bulletin of 2022 is here
Please find below the first issue of the AFROSAI-E Bulletin of the year, as usual offering a nice read about matters of interest and inspiration like the reporting on a PFM strategy session and two new online learning courses. Also, the African Professionalisation...
CBC Blog: The political in the public – persuading governments to act on audit findings
Parting blog: Our dear friend and long-time colleague, David Goldsworthy, has announced that he is retiring and will no longer support the CBC’s work with SAIs in complex and challenging contexts. We are sorry to see him go and have invited him to write a...
New workstream exploring sustainable cooperation on audit of donor funds
By Magdalena Karnebäck, chair of CBC workstream for the Audit of Donor Funds “SAIs and donors make informed choices when engaging in the audit of donor funds, while safeguarding SAIs' independence and respecting their national mandate.” That is the...
Goodwill ambassador for SAI independence
The INTOSAI-Donor Cooperation has appointed former New Zealand Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Helen Clark, to advocate for the independence of supreme audit institutions (SAIs). INTOSAI has seen increasing evidence that the independence of SAIs is diminishing or being...
Season’s Greetings and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022
The CBC leadership and secretariat wish you all a peaceful holiday season and all the best for a 2022 in good health. We look forward to an inspiring and interactive year full of capacity development engagements!
AFROSAI-E Bulletin 13 is here
This year's final issue of the AFROSAI-E Bulletin is now available, with reflections on the past year and a feeling that despite the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the AFROSAI-E region has remained steadfast and committed to improving audit...
Effective Institutions Platform EIP – Learning Notes
As part of its efforts to support peer-to-peer (P2P) approaches to facilitate institutional reform, the Effective Institutions Platform (EIP) organised a series of learning events to reflect on the key attributes of effective P2P partnerships and the role of...
PASAI: December newsletter available
Please find below the freshly issued December Newsletter from the PASAI region, enjoy reading about SAI Tonga securing constitutional independence; regional concerns about environmental protection; digital transformation; the International anti-corruption day; the...
