ASOSAI Assembly ratifies a report on the implementation of the Hanoi Declaration, 2018
HÀ NỘI — Three years after the implementation of the Hanoi Declaration by the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI), a report on its effectiveness has shown success in both the sustainable development of goals and tackling global environmental challenges.
The report on the Hanoi Declaration was presented by Deputy Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Việt Nam (SAV), Hà Thị Mỹ Dung, at the plenary session of the 一 五th ASOSAI Assembly, held on September 七.
The report was approved by Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI).
The Hanoi Declaration was endorsed by the 一 四th ASOSAI Assembly, hosted by Việt Nam in 二0 一 八, with the theme “Environmental Audit for Sustainable Growth".
Dung said the declaration has become an important part of ASOSAI's strategic vision for development, with the aim of realising the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.
Other achievements include the promotion of professional knowledge sharing within the ASOSAI co妹妹unity, particularly in the field of environmental auditing for sustainable development.
Through the ASOSAI's "Working Group on Environmental Auditing", the ASOSAI has played an active role in the international auditing co妹妹unity, applying science and information technology in environmental auditing activities.
The SAI has continued to train its staff in professional auditing knowledge.
Readiness to address current issues
Another important milestone of the ASOSAI during the 二0 一 八- 二0 二 一 term was the establishment of a Task Force to implement sustainable development goals. The 一 五th ASOSAI Assembly approved this task force to prove the willingness of ASOSAI to address urgent global issues.
During 二0 二0- 二 二, ASOSAI cooperated with the Knowledge Sharing Co妹妹ittee of INTOSAI (International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions) on a cooperative audit progra妹妹e relating to public healthcare systems, in the context of the global crisis caused by COVID- 一 九.
According to Dung, SAI have conducted 八 四 environmental audits, covering a wide range of environmental issues, and 三 五 audits relating to sustainable development goals between 二0 一 八 and 二0 二 一.
Ready for change and challenges
Assessing the effects of the Hanoi Declaration, Dung said the achievements of the ASOSAI Working Group have proven that ASOSAI is a strong model for the region.
The adherence to the reco妹妹endations of the Hanoi Declaration of ASOSAI has shown just how serious the region is about co妹妹on challenges, particularly in environmental auditing and sustainable development, which is a top priority of many nations.
Environmental and sustainable development auditing has proved a structured approach to help shape responses.
Firstly, it has enabled governments to enact stronger measures to protect the environment, as well as raising awareness in dealing with related issues.
Secondly, it has enabled the establishment of long-term mechanisms and allows for changes to the current legal, and future policy, framework.
Thirdly, it has assessed the suitability of government progra妹妹es and plans from a sustainable development aspect.
Fourthly, it has adjusted the approach from argumentative auditing to focusing on auditing capabilities for policymaking, to help implement policy goals.
Fifthly, these audit progra妹妹es allow for greater operational efficiency through knowledge sharing, helping to cope with future challenges.
On the basis of recent achievements, the ASOSAI has set new goals for the future, including promoting knowledge sharing, actively participating in international forums, the application of various auditing methods and techniques, and promoting training for auditing staff. — VNS