Auditing
Our work will continue strengthening the quality and effectiveness of public internal financial control (PIFC) by supporting internal auditors as key contributors to risk management, accountability, and good governance. As digital transformation accelerates across the public sector, we will help auditors build the strategic and technical capacities needed to provide assurance over digital systems, emerging risks, and modernized service delivery. We will reinforce leadership capabilities among heads of internal audit units and CHU leaders, promoting people centred management and stronger institutional accountability. Fraud risk management and IT auditing will remain priority areas, enabling auditors to better address vulnerabilities and cybersecurity challenges and manage risks linked to digitalisation. We will also focus on quality assurance, risk management, and governance in central banks, ensuring that internal auditing adds value and supports the proper management of emerging risks. Through a mix of workshops, courses, and practical learning formats, we will equip auditors to enhance their impact, support sound implementation of public policies, and contribute to the effective use of public resources.
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2026 Highlights
In 2026, we will place particular emphasis on strengthening auditors’ ability to provide assurance over digital initiatives, including data driven processes, automated controls, and IT related risks. We will also deepen our focus on leadership development, supporting audit and CHU leaders in fostering accountability and collaboration across institutions and the region.
We will expand capacities in fraud risk management and IT auditing, helping auditors address fraud, cybersecurity, and technology related risks more effectively. These efforts will reinforce the role of internal audit within the PIFC framework and support institutions in navigating complex reforms with confidence and competence.
