Strategic Plan

Current Strategic Plan (2024-2028)

Overview of Goals and Objectives

The current strategic plan (2024-2028) of the Office of the Auditor General of Puntland State, Somalia, reflects its commitment to enhancing public sector accountability, transparency, and governance. The primary goals and objectives are outlined below:

Strengthening Institutional Capacity

Human Resource Development: Expand the skills and expertise of the audit team through specialized training programs and certifications.

Technological Advancement: Implement advanced auditing tools and software to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audits.

Enhancing Audit Quality and Coverage

Standardization: Develop and implement comprehensive audit standards and guidelines in line with ISSAIs (International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions).

Increased Audit Scope: Expand the range of audits to cover more government entities and donor-funded projects, with a particular focus on performance and forensic audits.

Promoting Transparency and Public Accountability

Public Reporting: Improve the frequency and quality of public reporting to ensure greater transparency in audit findings.

Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance collaboration with stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society, and international partners.

Improving Governance and Legal Frameworks

Legislative Review: Review and strengthen existing legal frameworks to enhance the independence and effectiveness of the OAG.

Anti-Corruption Measures: Support government efforts in fighting corruption by providing high-quality forensic audits.

Fostering International Collaboration

Partnerships and Alliances: Establish and strengthen partnerships with international audit institutions and development partners for knowledge exchange and capacity building.

Best Practices Adoption: Adopt global best practices to improve audit methodologies and reporting standards.

Strategic Plan 2019-2023

The 2019-2023 Strategic Plan laid the groundwork for institutional strengthening and modernization of auditing practices. Key focus areas included:

Overview of Goals and Objectives

Implementation of automated auditing systems.

Expansion of audit coverage to include donor-funded projects and specialized audits.

Collaboration with international organizations for capacity building and technical assistance.

Strategic Plan 2014-2018

This plan focused on enhancing the institutional capacity of the OAG through:

Overview of Goals and Objectives

Training and certification of audit staff.

Introduction of International Standards of Auditing (ISA) and ISSAI-compliant audit processes.

Development of annual operational plans and a four-year budget.