The outlines the 2024–2025 Workplan of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for Jubaland State of Somalia, presenting a structured framework to strengthen public financial oversight, institutional capacity, and accountability mechanisms. The workplan is anchored in a clear vision of fostering a government culture grounded in transparency, integrity, and accountability, supported by a mission to independently audit public institutions and promote efficient use of public resources.
The workplan translates this mandate into a set of strategic objectives aligned with the Jubaland Audit Act. A primary priority is institutional strengthening through the development and adoption of key policies, manuals, and frameworks. These include financial and compliance audit manuals aligned with international standards, as well as policies on communication, ICT, disaster recovery, whistleblowing, and ethical conduct. This foundation is intended to standardise audit practices and enhance the overall quality assurance framework within the OAG.
Capacity building is further reinforced through collaboration with donors and external experts. The Office plans to engage specialised firms to support advanced audit areas such as IT, forensic, and performance audits, while simultaneously strengthening internal competencies. Continuous staff development through training and professional exposure is positioned as a core enabler of sustainable institutional growth.
Operationally, the workplan prioritises the execution of statutory audit functions. These include conducting the annual financial statement audit for 2023 within prescribed timelines, undertaking fraud investigations where necessary, and carrying out a wide range of special audits covering procurement, assets, IT systems, public revenues, and public-private partnerships. These activities are designed to enhance oversight across critical areas of public financial management and address emerging risks.
The workplan also emphasises accountability and transparency through timely reporting and stakeholder engagement. Key deliverables include submission of audit reports to Parliament, quarterly performance reporting to the Public Accounts Committee, and public dissemination of audit findings through translations, media, and digital platforms. Engagement with parliamentary committees and broader stakeholders aims to strengthen the impact and utilisation of audit outcomes.
Finally, the plan recognises the importance of coordination and sustainability. Regular collaboration with the Federal Auditor General and development partners is envisaged to ensure alignment and resource mobilisation. Supporting measures, such as acquisition of essential tools and preparation of annual and periodic plans, ensure that the Office remains operationally effective and responsive.
Overall, the workplan presents a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing audit effectiveness, strengthening institutional systems, and promoting accountable governance in Jubaland State.
