Office of the Auditor-General is an independent constitutional office promoting good governance and accountability in the management of public resources
The mandate of the
@OAG_Kenya
under Article 229 of the Constitution is to audit and report on use and management of public resources.
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Special Audit Report of the Auditor-General on Supplementary Budget Expenditure, including Withdrawals Under Article 223 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
For the detailed report, visit:
Resilience, focus and not being distracted by what is happening around you will enable you achieve desired results. Working together, coaching and mentoring each other will enable us achieve our goals and make a difference in the lives of others~Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.
Our attention has been drawn to reports that
@OAG_Kenya
has released an audit report on
@Kenya_Ports
for FY 2017/18. This is to clarify that the Office has not released any such report.
"I am confident that you will tailor your own shoes that will be bigger than Oukos"- Former Auditor-General, Edward Ouko
"We can only go higher from where you left us; there is no going back"- Nancy Gathungu, Auditor-General
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu elected Vice Chair of the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institution
@AFROSAIE
for a three-year term.
As an accountant, you are in a perfect position to help organisations and the country transform~Kenya's Auditor-General
@ICPAK_Kenya
Annual Seminar.
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The Auditor-General, FCPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, paid a courtesy call on the Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o, CBS. They exchanged insights on public sector accountability.
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The Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, with
@OAG_Kenya
leadership during a meeting for Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices (CCIOs) hosted by President
@WilliamsRuto
at
@StateHouseKenya
, Nairobi.
Please note that the deadline for application of our advertised positions is tomorrow-May, 5, 2023. Do not be left behind!
To apply, follow the link;
#RecruitmentOAG
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The Audit Process is clear. It is not about balancing of figures. It is not about 2+2 being 4. It is about, what did that 4 do~The Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, during Editors' meeting and launch of
#KiswahiliAuditReport
in Nairobi.
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Citizen Accountability Audit (CAA): Citizens are involved in the audit process as a deliberate measure geared towards proactive, preventative and impactful audits in line with the Public Audit Act 2015.
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in the Public Sector.
The Citizen Accountability Audit is founded on the premise that
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in the use of Public Resources can only prosper with a vigilant and involved citizenry.
"When we audit projects we just don’t look at figures, we look at how they (projects) will impact the lives and livelihoods of the people," ~Auditor-General.
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Kenya's Auditor-General,CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, has been confirmed as the Chairperson of the Institutional and Technical Capacity Building Commission of the African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI), during the 15th General Assembly of AFROSAI in Dakar,Senegal
“We have to keep a keen eye on Illicit Financial Flows, so that those who steal public funds are held accountable”- Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu said at the launch of
@TIKenya
Strategic Plan.
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#ActionforIntegrity
Kenya's Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS has taken over as the Chairperson of the COMESA Board of External Auditors (COBEA).
CPA Gathungu takes over the mantle from the the Auditor-General of the Kingdom of Eswatini Timothy Matsebula.
We have decentralised our services, as a deliberate measure to bring our services closer to the citizens. We are committed, through
#QualityAudits
to ensure public funds are well utilised.
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across the Country.
We have done Citizen Engagement and established Citizen Accountability Audit Unit. We work with Citizens as we promote prudent use and management of public funds.
Sharing experiences at the
#CCIOat10
@KICC_kenya
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in the Public Sector.
The Green Book Vol 1 containing combined financial audit report of the County Government Executives for the financial year ending 30th June 2023 is now available on our website.
Follow this link to access it in full.
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OAG Staff with colleagues from Supreme Audit Institutions during a Human Resources Workshop in Tanzania. Countries represented include;Angola,Botswana,Eritrea, Kenya, Mozambique,Rwanda, Somalia,South Africa,Sierra Leone, South Sudan,Sudan,The Gambia,Uganda, Zimbabwe and Tanzania
The Office of the Auditor-General will endeavour to submit timely audit reports before the upcoming elections in support of smooth transition of the new government~ Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu during the
#30theconsymposium
Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu receives her presidential commendation ( Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear - CBS) from Solicitor- General Kennedy Ogeto.
My Office has continuously pointed out risks relating to corruption and fraud. We have also flagged out public procurement as one of the most vulnerable areas to corruption.
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Auditor-General CPA Nancy Gathungu makes a presentation to United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Programmes and Budget Committee in Vienna, on the bid to audit the UN body.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu during presentation of Audit Report of the Audit Commission on the Financial Statements of East African Community Organs, Institutions and Projects for the Year ended June 30, 2022 to the 48th Extra Ordinary Meeting...
The Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu leads OAG staff in a CSR activity at Kenyatta National Hospital. Besides, its mandate of auditing and reporting on the Accounts of any public entity, the Office values giving back to society through in-kind donations.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT: The law should be amended to provide that Parliament and County Assemblies do not discuss Auditor-General's reports touching on their performance~
@NAssemblyKE
Speaker Justin Muturi during launch of
#OAGStrategicPlan
.
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We involve citizens in audit. Beyond looking at the figures and whether they balance or not, we ask the citizens if the projects have an impact on them~Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, during the
#CCIOat10
forum
@uonbi
The Constitution tasks the Auditor-General to ensure public resources are used effectively and lawfully. The programmes implemented need to positively transform the lives of Kenyans.
Capacity building for new staff meant to support the cause is vital.
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Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya Martha Koome, chats with the Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu on the sidelines of the
#CCIOat10
Anniversary Celebrations
@KICC_kenya
Don't miss your chance to engage Kenya's first Auditor-General under the new Kenyan constitution as he makes a public lecture on Public Sector Accountability and more..
The financial audit report of the National Government for the financial year ending 30th June 2023 is out and available on our website.
Follow this link to access the report in full.
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We commit to continue delivering on our mandate in support of accountability in the use of public resources~Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS.
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“Ask yourself how the decision you make will impact on your life, impact on those who depend on you, those who look up to you and most importantly, how it will contribute to the development of this nation and progress of society”
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Deputy Auditor-General Edwin Kamar has said the Office of the Auditor-General is ready and willing to partner with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to build capacity of internal auditors.
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Devolving the audit function: Auditor-General Edward Ouko and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya officiate over the opening of Kakamega Regional Office. The Office will serve Counties in the western region
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) enjoy greater levels of trust from the citizens, probably more than other institutions of government. This positions SAIs to be the lead agents of...
OAG's Deputy Auditors-General and other guests follow proceedings during the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices (CCIOs) 10th Anniversary Celebrations
@KICC_kenya
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Audit Speak: UNQUALIFIED OPINION is a clean opinion, meaning that the financial transactions, by and large, were recorded properly and are in agreement with underlying accounting records.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu during the
@AFROSAIE
Strategic Review Meeting and 18th Governing Board in Banjul, Gambia. She shared insights on the role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in fighting corruption and collaborating with Anti-corruption Agencies.
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The Auditor-General FCPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS who is the Chair of the EAC Audit Commission and reviewers from Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan meet for the finalization of the EAC Audit 2022/2023
Here is a summary of the OAG's Performance Highlights for the 2020-2021 Financial Year. For more details, access the Annual Corporate Report on;
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People out there want to know whether public funds delivered quality services. We have to go beyond just looking at figures and balanced books of accounts as presented by accountants and assess how the funds impact on people~Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu
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We need to communicate to our stakeholders about the standards and process we use to deliver quality audits. The link between quality audits and impactful audits is ACTION. Without action on audit reports, there would be no impact~
CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS,
Auditor-General, Kenya.
We have Regional Offices spread across the country as a measure aimed at bringing audit services closer to the Citizens and ensuring continuous audit presence at the grassroots.
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in the public sector.
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AG Nancy Gathungu elected Vice Chair of the ongoing XXIV
@incosai2022
in Brazil. She will assist the Chair, Bruno Dantas, President of the Brazilian Court of Accounts in running the Congress.
Kenya's Deputy Auditor–General Corporate Services Joyce Mbaabu received a Lifetime Achievement award from
@AFROSAIE
for being one of the longest-serving members and for her exemplary contribution to the Organisation over the years.
Chief Guest-Controller and Auditor-General, United Republic of Tanzania, Mr Charles Kichere says having the
#KiswahiliAuditReport
will increase accessibility, readership and appreciation of how public funds are utilised.
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The Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu being conferred with a commendation award by
@ICPAK_Kenya
in recognition of her diligent contribution and service to the accounting profession.
The
#CCIOat10
sessions gives opportunity to Kenyans to share experiences and possible areas of improvement as each of us takes stock of our progress in delivering on our mandate~Gershom Otachi, Chairperson, Forum of the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices (CCIOs)
We will continue enhancing capacity of journalists to understand the audit process. We rely on the media to promote accountability in the use of public resources~ Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.
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Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, Dr Chris Kiptoo pays a courtesy call on Auditor- General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS. They discussed areas of collaboration in enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of public resources.
Auditor-General, CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, in a planning meeting with World Bank officials. The meeting discussed the expanded
@OAG_Kenya
audit mandate including auditing of donor funded projects and how to effectively partner to enhance quality audits.
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An ICT officer from Ghana Audit Service takes Kenya's OAG delegation through the development and use of their CITIZENEYE App. The App enables citizens to report public service delivery issues to their Auditor-General.
Tackling dangers of all work without play at the workplace:The Office of the Auditor-General staff took a break from the audit function to engage in a team building session as a deliberate measure to relax their minds.
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in the public sector is our business
Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu, meets Kisumu County Assembly’s leadership and Public Accounts & Investments Committee, urges them to step up their oversight role.
Performance auditors from Supreme Audit Institutions of Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Liberia and The Gambia at
@AFROSAIE
Module 3 course. The module equips the auditors with requisite skills for their work.
The use and management of public funds by those we have entrusted with our taxes must be kept under watch. Listen to the video, for details.
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Auditor-General, FCPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, (R) displays a certificate of Award for the highest recognition, A Fellow, in the accounting profession. She was awarded by the Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) for her outstanding contributions to the profession.
The Auditor-General CPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS met officials from the IMF and National Treasury for a consultative meeting on structural benchmarks for Kenya.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu with her host, Konza Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Tanui during a familiarization tour of the Konza City, a flagship project under vision 2030 aimed at making significant changes to the country's economy.
The Office of the Auditor-General plays a role in influencing the country’s development and delivery of quality services by promoting accountability and effective management of public resources. It is not all about auditing and reporting. For details;
Public Accounts Committee Chairman Opiyo Wandayi congratulates Office of the Auditor-General for a clean bill of health. The Office was audited by an independent auditor and found to be operating as required.
#OAGStrategicPlan
launch.
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in the public sector
Congratulations to Ukaguzi Sacco for scooping Position Three as the 'Most Efficient Sacco Countrywide,' during this year's International Cooperative Day, Celebrations at
@KICC_kenya
, Nairobi County.
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A team from
@OAG_Kenya
led by Deputy Auditor-General Edwin Kamar is in Ghana for an experience sharing mainly about the CitizenEye mobile App, an engagement App that enhances citizens' participation in the audit process.
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