Africazine:
The Office of the Auditor General in Eswatini is taking significant steps to enhance its operational framework.
The OAG has initiated the development of a Strategic Plan to guide its activities over the next five years. This effort is supported by technical partners, including the INTOSAI Development Initiative and AFROSAI-E, with input from various stakeholders.
Eswatini’s Auditor General Develops Strategic Plan
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is actively working on a Strategic Plan aimed at improving its operations. Technical experts from the INTOSAI Development Initiative and AFROSAI-E collaborated with a select team from the OAG to draft this strategy. Staff members were also consulted to ensure a comprehensive approach.
To refine the strategy further, the OAG plans to engage additional stakeholders. This includes Parliamentarians from the Public Accounts Committee, Auditees, cooperating partners, Civil Society Organisations, and Central Government Ministries.
Support from Government and Partners
Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg met with the technical experts and expressed his support for the OAG’s Strategic Plan. He emphasized the necessity of a robust institution to ensure accountability of public funds. The Minister believes that the strategy will empower the OAG to fulfill its mandate effectively.
Auditor-General Timothy Matsebula acknowledged the Minister’s ongoing support and thanked the IDI and AFROSAI-E teams for their capacity-building efforts. This collaboration is crucial for the OAG as it seeks to enhance its operational effectiveness.
Next Steps for the OAG Strategic Plan
- Finalization of the Strategic Plan at the start of the next government fiscal year.
- Engagement with various stakeholders for further input.
The development of the OAG’s Strategic Plan marks a pivotal step towards enhancing accountability in Eswatini.
