INTOSAI Development Initiative

Supporting effective, accountable and inclusive Supreme Audit Institutions

SIRAM Statements on SAI independence

As part of the SAI Independence Rapid Advocacy Mechanism, IDI occasionnaly issues statements concerning the independence of a particular SAI. These statements may be issued by IDI alone, or may be joint statements issued in cooperation with one or more partner organizations or INTOSAI bodies.

Independence is vital prerequisite for supreme audit institutions to fulfill their mandate to provide an effective oversight function on government activities. Whenever the independence of a supreme audit instituion is threatened, IDI stands ready to investage and respond. If you are aware of a current threat to SAI independence, please report it