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Past Projects

The National Audit Chamber (NAC) of South Sudan operates in a complex environment marked by economic, political, and institutional challenges. Following the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), NAC developed its 2019–2024 Strategic Plan to strengthen public financial management, enhance audit quality, and contribute to greater transparency and accountability in government.

With around 150 staff and limited, unpredictable domestic funding, NAC required external support to implement its priorities effectively. To this end, the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), the Office of the Auditor General of Kenya, and AFROSAI-E partnered with NAC under a Cooperation Agreement signed in 2019, supported by funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Embassy in Juba. The NOK 20 million project (2020–2024) focused on strengthening NAC’s capacity in core audits, legal and governance frameworks, ICT systems, HR management, professional development, and stakeholder engagement to enable full implementation of its Strategic Plan.

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Key components of support

Component 1: Enhancing Audit Delivery

This component focused on strengthening NAC’s capacity to deliver high-quality audits across key sectors. It aimed to improve the timeliness, scope, and quality of financial, compliance, and performance audits, contributing to more transparent and accountable public financial management.

Component 2: Strengthening NAC Independence

This component supported efforts to reinforce NAC’s legal framework and independence. It involved technical guidance on revising the Audit Act and enhancing institutional safeguards that promote the autonomy and authority of the National Audit Chamber within South Sudan’s governance architecture.

Component 3: Enhancing the impact and quality of audit services

This component aimed to modernize NAC’s audit systems and methodologies in line with international standards. It promoted digitalization, standardized audit practices, and improved planning and review mechanisms to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ISSAI compliance in audit execution.

Component 4: Strengthen internal governance systems and structures

Support under this component targeted stronger institutional governance and strategic management. It emphasised operational planning, performance monitoring, and ICT-driven systems to enhance coordination, internal reporting, and the overall management of audit operations.

Component 5: Human Resource Development and Professionalisation

This component focused on building NAC’s human capital and professional capacity. It promoted structured training, professional certification, and performance management systems to strengthen the competence, integrity, and motivation of audit staff.

Component 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

This component sought to deepen NAC’s engagement with key oversight stakeholders, including the National Assembly, auditees, and the public. It aimed to improve awareness, dialogue, and transparency through structured communication and knowledge-sharing platforms.

MAIN RESULTS
Backlog financial audit reports from 2011 to 2014 submitted to the Assembly.
Three IMF emergency funding audit reports submitted to the Assembly.
One performance audit report discussed in the Assembly.
Audit reports for 13 donor funded projects in FY 2023/24 completed on time.
Compliance audits completed in 10 ministries.
Updated compliance, financial, and performance audit manuals.
Annual activity report for 2019-2023 submitted to the Assembly.
Annual Audit and operational planning systems established.
Audit process digitalised for efficiency.
Professional Development programme established for NAC including CPA Kenya and IDI PESA
Performance Appraisal system developed for staff.
Engagements held with stakeholders including auditees and Assembly.
Strategic plan for the period 2025-2029 developed

KEY DOCUMENTS

South Sudan NAC Strategic Change Project 2020-2025 – Project Document (v5 2020)

South Sudan NAC Strategic Change Project 2020-2025 – Project Document (v5 2020)

Final report Term-end evaluation of NAC SCP

Final report Term-end evaluation of NAC SCP

NAC SCP End of Project Report 2020-2024

NAC SCP End of Project Report 2020-2024

IDI MANAGER

Angelica Ndungu
Angelica Ndungu
Manager
SAI Governance Department