.Decision taken during ARABOSAI’s 3-day gathering in Jeddah
An influential Arab auditing body on Thursday wrapped up its general assembly and executive council meetings, held in Saudi Arabia.
The Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions staged its three-day gathering in Jeddah, which included its 14th general assembly and 64th and 65th executive council meetings.
During the event, attended by delegates from other associated regional and international organizations, it was agreed that Saudi Arabia’s General Court of Audit would take over presidency of the ARABOSAI until 2025, with Qatar’s State Audit Bureau as first deputy, and the UAE second deputy.
The organization’s strategic plan for 2023 to 2028, along with its work and financial programs, were also approved, in addition to restructuring the body’s executive board and affiliated committees.
The meetings addressed reports from the executive council, the general secretariat, and a number of committees and subcommittees, the key ones being responsible for institutional capacity development, professional and oversight standards, sustainable development goals, and strategic planning.