CAG emphasises AI and multilingual approach for efficient auditing

During the inauguration of the 15th Knowledge Sharing Committee meeting in Abu Dhabi, Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, noted the critical role of knowledge in effective public auditing. He highlighted its importance in ensuring accuracy, consistency, credibility, and efficiency in audits.

Furthermore, the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) is a global community of supreme audit institutions dedicated to promoting good governance and public accountability. CAG Murmu underlined the significance of the Knowledge Services Committee (KSC) in INTOSAI’s operational strategies, which aims to enhance visibility, inclusivity, and growth of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) through a robust knowledge-sharing ecosystem. He encouraged SAIs to lead in auditing by employing innovative approaches such as multilingual strategies, artificial intelligence, and online collaboration tools.

In addition to the KSC meeting, Murmu held bilateral discussions with the SAIs of Egypt and UAE. Talks with SAI Egypt focused on cooperation in multilateral forums to advance public sector audit, while discussions with SAI UAE explored potential collaboration and the potential for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), particularly in Infrastructure and IT audit with an emphasis on capacity building.