INTOSAI Development Initiative

Supporting effective, accountable and inclusive Supreme Audit Institutions

Independent SAIs

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Keynote Speaker Per Fredrik Pharo, Head of Partnership and Shard Prosperity, Norad, poses with SAI representatives on Day 1 of the Workshop

Strengthening public oversight of extractive industries. Joint Workshop - 10-11 October 2022 Oslo, Norway

The INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) jointly organised the workshop “Strengthening Public Oversight of Extractive Industries”

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IDI SAI Independence team hosts advocacy panels and roundtables at the Hague

IDI’s SAI Independence team attended a number of events and meetings in the Hague in May, discussing the significance of independent SAIs in strong public governance and accountability.

Call for Tender: Study on SAI Independence and Extractive Sector Governance

IDI is commissioning a study to examine how SAI independence impacts extractives in South American and Francophone Africa.

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Media Release: Helen Clark appointed as IDC Goodwill Ambassador for SAI Independence

World leader Helen Clark has taken on the newly created role to advocate globally for independent SAIs. 

Launch of the Occasional Paper Series on SAI Independence

New papers on SAI independence research and the effects of COVID-19 on SAIs spreadhead new paper series

Upcoming webinar: Gaining and safeguarding SAI independence

Joint IDI / CBC ACCC webinar will give SAI leadership opportunitites to discuss how to protect their independence in law and in reality.

IDI issues statement on recent events at the Office of the Auditor General of the Union in Myanmar

IDI expresses its concern over the Office’s independence and the recent replacement of the Auditor General

IDI issues statement concerning the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus

IDI encourages all parties to create a conducive environment in which the Principles of the Mexico Declaration are honored so that the Audit Office can effectively carry out its role.

IDI issues statement on current situation at Ghana Audit Service

IDI is concerned that recent events may negatively affect the independence of the Ghana Audit Service