best practices for capacity development in supreme audit institutions
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Notes for Remarks Michael Eastman, FCMA International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management Miami, Florida May 22, 2008. Best Practices for Capacity Development in Supreme Audit Institutions. What is CCAF?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Notes for Remarks Michael Eastman,
FCMA
International Consortium on Governmental Financial
Management
Miami, FloridaMay 22, 2008
Notes for Remarks Michael Eastman,
FCMA
International Consortium on Governmental Financial
Management
Miami, FloridaMay 22, 2008
Best Practices for Capacity Development in Supreme Audit Institutions
Best Practices for Capacity Development in Supreme Audit Institutions
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What is CCAF?What is CCAF?
Canadian non-profit research and educational foundation with a focus on the public sector
Mission: to provide exemplary thought leadership and to build both knowledge and capacity for effective governance and meaningful accountability, management and audit
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CCAF’s Audit Training Program
CCAF’s Audit Training Program
2006: Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors asked CCAF to develop a high quality public sector audit training program
Top priority: Courses on Performance (Value-for-Money) Audit
Two courses developed; will develop one new course a year going forward
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CCAF’s International Program
CCAF’s International Program
International Legislative Audit Assistance Program for Improved Governance and Accountability
Administered by CCAF since 1980Funded by the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA)
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CCAF’s International Program
CCAF’s International Program
Has trained 186 auditors from 50 countries
Many have achieved senior positions
Emphasis on gender equityPartners:
– the SAIs of participating countries
– Canada’s legislative auditors
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CCAF’s International Program
CCAF’s International Program
Four components:– Assessment and Recruitment – Fellowships – Capacity Development and
Training – Evaluation and Follow-Up
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
Establish training priorities
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
Establish training prioritiesRecruit effectively
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
Establish training prioritiesRecruit effectivelyProvide practical training
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
Establish training prioritiesRecruit effectivelyProvide practical trainingEngage other key institutions
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
Establish training prioritiesRecruit effectivelyProvide practical trainingEngage other key institutionsEvaluate