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The Court of Accounts of Madagascar is implementing the TANTANA Project (Transparency & Accountability Through Audit of National Accounts), with support from IDI and 3.65 million USD funding from USAID

This initiative aims to strengthen the Court of Accounts’ capacity to promote integrity and transparency in public funds management through a comprehensive range of intervention areas. Despite strong commitment, the Court of Accounts continues to face challenges related to institutional independence, financial autonomy, and professional capacity, including modernizing audit control methodologies, improving internal governance, and building staff skills. Addressing these challenges is essential for the Court to become a credible, visible, and model institution, adding value or the Malagasy citizens’ lives, in line with the vision set in its Strategic Plan for 2020-2024.

INTOSAI REGION: CREFIAF

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Key components of support

C1. High quality audits

Strengthens the Court of Accounts’ capacity to plan, conduct, report and follow up on performance, compliance and financial audits with high relevance and priority, as well as public policy evaluations. Through peer coaching and on-the-job guidance, it builds staff competencies, enhances audit quality, and develops manuals, tools, and governance systems supporting the auditing process.

C2. Jurisdictional controls

Strengthens the efficiency and quality of jurisdictional controls carried out by the Court of Accounts and Financial Tribunals. It focuses on improving processes for clearing and judging public accounts, addressing backlogs, modernizing methodologies and digital tools, and providing tailored training and coaching. Output includes updated guidance materials, faster and higher-quality account judgment, and enhanced staff capacity.

C3. External communications and stakeholders’ engagement

Seeks to enhance the Court of Accounts’ communication with the National Assembly, Government, civil society, and media. It focuses on implementing the stakeholder engagement strategy, strengthening outreach tools, and training staff and journalists to make audit results more accessible and impactful. The impact is improved visibility, public understanding, and citizen trust in the Court’s role in promoting good governance, integrity, and transparency.

C4. Independence and legal framework

Aims to strengthen the legal framework governing the Court of Accounts, to reinforce its institutional independence and autonomy. It focuses on analyzing existing legislation, drafting proposals and supporting stakeholder engagement and advocacy for reform. Following its 2023 budgetary elevation improving financial autonomy, efforts continue to enhance functional and administrative independence and build greater awareness and support among national decision-makers.

C5. Ethics and strategic governance

Supports the Court of Accounts in strengthening strategic management, governance, and ethical standards to enhance its own transparency and accountability. It includes guidance on planning, budgeting, monitoring, and change management, alongside the development of a Code of Ethics aligned with international standards and staff training on integrity and conduct.

C6. Digital Capacity

Supports the digital transformation of the Court of Accounts to improve audit quality and organizational efficiency. It includes developing an ICT strategy and management systems, providing essential infrastructure and digital audit tools, digitalizing audit processes and archives, and introducing software for data analysis. Staff members have been trained in ICT management and data-driven analysis to enhance performance.

C7. HR management: skills, motivation and inclusiveness

Supports the Court of Accounts’ staff by developing a comprehensive HR strategy, training and professional development plans, and recruitment improvements, to fulfill its mandate. This component also promotes gender equality, aligning HR policies with regional strategies to increase women’s participation in leadership and foster an inclusive institutional culture.

C8. Project coordination and management

Ensures effective project implementation through strong involvement and commitment of CdC members. A Steering Committee and Coordination Team, led by the CdC, oversees progress, aligns activities with institutional priorities, and ensures transparency. CdC leadership drives coordination, learning, and communication with IDI, USAID, and other development partners.

MAIN RESULTS
25 high-impact audits delivered with the support of 30+ peer experts from SAIs France, Morocco, and Norway.
First-ever public policy evaluation published by the Court of Accounts.
Four annual reports presented nationwide, boosting institutional visibility and outreach.
Simplified reports, including a Malagasy version, made audit findings accessible to all citizens.
Quarterly newsletter launched in 2025, ensuring consistent public communication.
Elevation of the CdC in the national budget structure — a milestone in financial independence.
Annual audit planning now institutionalized through a customized methodology managed by the newly created President’s Cabinet team.
90% adoption of ICT tools, enhancing efficiency and performance.
First-ever ICT Strategy adopted to modernize operations.
First-ever gender audit published, reinforcing equality and inclusivity.
Institutionalised capacity building with internal teams for methodology, gender, and ethics.
New Strategic Plan (2025–2030) designed to consolidate and scale the progress achieved.

KEY DOCUMENTS

Madagascar – Agreement signed

Madagascar – Agreement signed

ISC Madagascar IDI Document de project 2020-24.pdf

ISC Madagascar IDI Document de project 2020-24.pdf

Mid-term Evaluation of PAP APP Phase 2

Mid-term Evaluation of PAP APP Phase 2

MADAGASCAR TANTANA PROJECT IDI MANAGERS

Eduardo Ruiz Garcia
Eduardo Ruiz Garcia
Senior Manager
SAI Governance Department
Tasiha Andriambelo
Tasiha Andriambelo
Manager
SAI Governance Department