The AGSA looks at strategic government objectives, programmes and initiatives and responds to identified risks in our audit work. Our audit reports contribute to a culture of public sector accountability that makes a difference in the lives of South African citizens. We also strive to lead by example by being a responsible corporate citizen of South Africa. To do this, we have made the following commitments:
Visibility and relevance
Since 2007, we have embarked on a strong drive to promote better financial management by interacting with our auditees, even during periods when audits are not in progress. We give audit opinions, assessments and guidance in a simple, clear and relevant manner.
Our deliberately simplified audit reports now highlight factors (the so-called ‘root causes’) that hinder auditees’ progress towards clean administration. We regularly meet and confer with key decision-makers and those appointed to positions of oversight to ensure their full understanding of our reports. The analyses in our general reports (made accessible to the public) are aimed at improving the state’s overall financial management and service delivery reporting. We conduct two national roadshows annually to present this information to the political leadership, role players and committees responsible for financial oversight in a direct and user-friendly manner.
Lead by example
We are strongly committed to leading by example and upholding standards of excellence in all areas of our business, especially in the quality and timeliness of our reports, risk management, internal controls and transformation. To ensure the credibility of our audit processes, we have adopted internationally recognised auditing standards as the basis of our work. We have also, together with the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), made a substantial investment in the development of guidance for public sector auditors across the world. At the 20th Congress of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (XX INCOSAI) in 2010, we received the three-yearly Jörg Kandutsch Award for our important achievements and contributions in the field of public sector auditing.
Strengthening human resources
We contribute to our legacy by investing in our trainee auditor scheme which was launched in 2000 with 30 accountants. The scheme now boasts 900 trainee auditors and has stabilised our vacancy levels, improved leadership succession and ensured that the organisation continues to contribute appropriately in the future. We also focus strongly on aligning the organisational culture with our vision and values, as well as creating an environment in which our staff take accountability and have opportunities to improve their professional skills through leadership development and continuous learning.
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