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
PASAI blog part 2: Achieving Audit Independence in the Pacific
As previously promised, please find the second PASAI blog, on the topic: Achieving Audit Independence in the Pacific - Part 2. This blog post is the second in a series of two exploring the concept of audit independence and its role in promoting transparency,...
PASAI blog: Achieving Audit Independence in the Pacific
We are pleased to share the latest blog from PASAI, on the topic: Achieving Audit Independence in the Pacific - part 1. This blog is the first in a series of two blogs to provide public auditors with an introduction to the concept of audit independence. It also...
SAI PMF introduces new website and guidance material
The SAI PMF Team within IDI, under the strategic lead of CBC is continuously working on improving the quality of support given on SAI PMF. The CBC and IDI are therefore happy to share some recent updates, including an overview of new and improved guidance material...
Strengthening SAI capacity to safeguard natural resource governance
About 3.5 billion people live in countries rich in oil, gas or minerals. With good governance and transparent management, the revenues from extractive industries can have an impact on reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity, while respecting community needs...
ACCC launches new infographic in webinar on Recruiting and retaining staff
Welcome to join the next ACCC webinar Tuesday 16 March, 2 pm London time INFOGRAPHIC Recruiting and retaining staff can often be a challenge for SAIs. To help share good practices, the INTOSAI CBC workstream on Auditing in Complex and Challenging Contexts (ACCC) has...
Check it out: IDI SAI Independence resource kit for in-country donor staff
In 2020, the IDI developed the SAI Independence resource kit for in-country donor staff (online version – PDF version) to provide them with a quick reference guide that will help better understand the challenges SAIs face in obtaining and safeguarding independence,...
The Virtual Catalogue of cooperative audits: The road so far and the future ahead
"Since its creation the Subcommittee on Cooperative Audits, chaired by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Peru, and composed of the SAIs of China, Fiji, Iran, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines and Slovenia; has sought to bring to the...
Lessons harvesting: Learning from P2P engagements
A discussion paper for a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework The publication from the EIP (Effective Institutions Platform) shared below, highlights seven key attributes of good practice approaches in peer-to-peer (P2P) learning, with a view to explore how...
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!
