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Indonesia and UAE Enhance Collaboration on Public Sector Auditing
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By Amelia Davies | JAKARTA – 2025/06/20 19:43:20
The Supreme Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) and the United Arab Emirates Accountability Authority (UAEAA) are set to deepen their cooperation in public sector auditing.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the UAEAA headquarters in Abu Dhabi by BPK Chair Isma Yatun and UAEAA Chairman Humaid Obaid Abushibs, formalizing the commitment.
“This MoU marks a strategic step, underscoring both institutions’ commitment to enhancing collaboration in public sector auditing,” Yatun stated in an official release on Friday.
The MoU establishes a framework focused on knowlege and experience exchange, capacity building, and professional advancement in public auditing.
BPK and UAEAA have a history of institutional ties through participation in organizations such as the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI).
They also contribute to working groups including the Working Groups on Environmental Auditing (WGEA), Anti-Corruption and Money Laundering (WG FACML), and the Impact of Science and Technology on Auditing (WG ISTA), as well as the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI).
Yatun mentioned that the UAEAA delegation’s visit to BPK headquarters in jakarta in january 2025, with the UAE Ambassador to Indonesia, was significant for advancing the partnership.
The mou includes cooperation on anti-corruption efforts, IT auditing, legal framework enhancement, and food security oversight.
The partnership also involves joint training,personnel exchanges,and the co-development of auditing methodologies aligned with international best practices.
“This MoU lays the groundwork for a transformative partnership that enhances our shared mission to promote accountability, openness, and effective public financial governance across national, regional, and global levels,” Yatun concluded.
“This MoU marks a strategic step,underscoring both institutions’ commitment to enhancing collaboration in public sector auditing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main goal of public sector auditing?
- The main goal is to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficient use of public funds.
- What areas are typically covered in public sector auditing?
- It typically covers financial accuracy, compliance with laws, and performance of government programs.
- Why is international cooperation important in public sector auditing?
- It facilitates the exchange of best practices and enhances the ability to address transnational issues like corruption and money laundering.
