ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) on Friday was elected as a member of the Governing Board of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) (2024-27) in New Delhi India.
The Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan became a member of the governing board for the organization on the final day of the 16th ASOSAI Assembly held in New Delhi from 21 – 27 September.
Despite not a single member of the office being allowed to take part in the assembly, Pakistan managed to secure the membership because of the efforts of the Auditor General of Pakistan Muhammad Ajmal Gondal who continued to lobby hard for the coveted position. The Audit team of AGP for months, remained in close contact with other Asian countries’ Supreme Audi Institutions. The election stands as proof of the international standing of Pakistan’s SAI.
The ASOSAI, which consists of 48 SAIs, is one of the regional sub-groups of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). It may be noted that Pakistan could not become a member in 2018.
The Governing Board is an important component of the organisation that formulates policies of the institution in accordance with the rules and regulations. The organisation is a centre of information as well as a regional link providing members with the opportunity to share experiences and ideas in the field of public audit.
Conferences and seminars become the site of collaboration for members, to promote cooperation and understanding between the various institutes. Members also undertake the publication of research papers in auditing and related areas.
