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India Hosts 16th ASOSAI Assembly: Advancing Audit Excellence

The 16th ASOSAI Assembly was inaugurated in New Delhi, India, with President Droupadi Murmu highlighting the importance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in ensuring transparency and accountability.

ASOSAI Assembly and India's Leadership

  • The 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) was inaugurated on September 2  4, 2024, in New Delhi, India.
  • President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening ceremony, emphasizing the importance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, assumed the chairmanship of ASOSAI for the 2024-2027 term.
  • The assembly hosted over 200 delegates from 42 countries and international organizations, showcasing ASOSAI's collaborative nature.
  • This event marks a full circle moment, as the first ASOSAI Assembly was also held in New Delhi in May 1979.
  • ASOSAI, founded in 1979 with 11 members, has grown to include 48 SAIs and operates under the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).

Role of SAIs in Modern Governance

  • President Murmu highlighted the expanding mandate of public sector audits beyond traditional roles.
  • SAIs now assess the effectiveness of public welfare schemes and projects, ensuring equitable service to all citizens.
  • The CAG of India was praised for its key role in maintaining transparency and accountability in public finance.
  • The President emphasized the need for audits to keep pace with technological evolution to perform oversight functions effectively.
  • She stressed the importance of SAIs in safeguarding public funds and enhancing public confidence in governance.
  • The assembly aimed to improve the effectiveness of public audits, accountability, and best practices in government operations.

Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusion

  • A one-day symposium focused on "Digital Public Infrastructure and Gender Divide – Issues of Inclusion and Accessibility."
  • President Murmu addressed the critical juncture where emerging digital technologies are becoming the backbone of modern governance.
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) was highlighted as a foundation for enhancing digital economy and citizen services.
  • The President raised concerns about the digital divide, particularly affecting women and vulnerable sections of society.
  • SAIs were called upon to ensure that digital public infrastructure is designed and implemented inclusively and accessibly.
  • The symposium explored how technological advancements can address gender disparities in accessing public services.

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