Safeguarding Public Resources.
Strengthening Governance.
The Office of the Auditor General provides independent, objective audits of public agencies and expenditures, enhancing transparency and accountability across Puntland’s government.
“Our mission is to enhance the transparency and accountability of government operations by providing independent, objective audits of public agencies and expenditures.”
Committed to Transparency and Accountability
“Our work is vital to the health of Puntland’s governance. By identifying inefficiencies, preventing misappropriation of public funds, and recommending improvements, we help ensure that public resources are used effectively to promote development and welfare.”
Osman M. Ali is the incumbent Auditor General of Puntland State, Somalia. A highly experienced Financial Management Specialist and Chartered Accountant, he brings a wealth of expertise in public financial management and institutional reform to the role.
Under his leadership the OAG publishes annual audit reports of the state government’s accounts in accordance with International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs), most recently the FY 2024 Annual Audit Report and the 2026 audit priorities, launched publicly in Garowe in December 2025.
Comprehensive Audit
Coverage Across Government
Six specialized audit disciplines ensuring every corner of public finance is examined with precision.
Accountability in Action
Audit Reports &
Publications
Explore our publicly available audit reports, financial statements, and special investigation findings.
Transparency Portal
Explore the audited figures behind the FY 2024 report, budget vs Central Treasury, findings by risk, and a publication timeline.
Open PortalFY 2025 Annual Audit Report
The official annual audit report of the Puntland State Government for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025, English version, published 30 June 2026. A Somali edition is also available.
Download PDFA New Standard of
Transparency
Puntland’s OAG is opening up audit governance, publishing the audited figures behind every report so citizens, parliament, and partners can see them for themselves.
Where the Budget Went
The portal lays out the audited numbers from the FY 2024 financial statements, what was approved, what flowed through the Central Treasury, and what fell outside it.
- $124.54M approved budget for 2025
- $107.83M executed via Central Treasury (87%)
- $21.39M unsupported expenditure, itemized
- $7.10M in non-compliant procurement
Every Finding, Sourced
Each published audit opinion and finding links back to the downloadable report it came from, no figure on this site is invented.
- FY 2023 & FY 2024 audit opinions side by side
- Published findings ranked by risk
- Direct links to the full PDF reports
- A timeline of every publication
News & Announcements
Witnessed Corruption
or Financial Misconduct?
Your report matters. Submit a confidential report to the OAG. We are fully committed to protecting the identities of whistleblowers and the confidentiality of the information they provide.