Ensure effective external audit and efficient parliamentary oversight of the activities of state bodies and institutions. Increase the level of transparency, efficiency and accountability of the public sector in the public interest.
They are aimed at identifying potential violations and risks in the work of government agencies, developing recommendations for improving management processes, optimizing the use of budget funds and resources, and promoting transparency and accountability of government decisions.
Conducting comprehensive financial audits, preparing analytical reports and recommendations, and monitoring the implementation of proposed measures within the framework of parliamentary oversight to ensure compliance with the law and improve the efficiency of public administration.
Parliamentary oversight ensures democratic supervision of the executive branch and budget expenditures. MPs can demand reports from state bodies, initiate investigations and decide on further steps in case of violations.
The Parliament has specialized committees that deal with budget, finance and economic development issues. They review auditors’ reports and make recommendations for improving the budget process and control over public funds.
The results of audits help MPs to make informed decisions on legislative changes and to exercise effective control over budget execution. Regular communication between the auditors and the parliament strengthens the government’s accountability.
Publication of audit findings and conclusions by the parliament helps to increase public trust. Open access to audit reports makes it possible to detect violations and monitor how effectively government agencies implement recommendations.
Compliance with international standards, in particular INTOSAI, is important for improving the quality of audits and the credibility of their results. Such standards regulate the principles of auditor independence, risk assessment methodologies and ethical standards.
External audit is not limited to identifying problems: based on its findings, measures are developed to improve the work of government agencies. Parliamentary oversight helps to monitor whether and how effectively these recommendations are implemented.
In case of financial irregularities or inefficient use of funds, the parliament can initiate disciplinary, administrative or criminal procedures. The existence of real accountability mechanisms is a key condition for effective parliamentary oversight and external audit.