Kazakhstan studies Norway's experience in the field of state audit 

The Kazakhstani delegation led by Member of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Nurzhanov paid a working visit to the National Audit Office of Norway and the INTOSAI Development Initiative.

The working visit took place on March 4-6 within the framework of the World Bank’s grant for institutional support of the supreme audit institutions (SAIs) of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

During the trip, the Kazakhstani auditors studied the Norwegian experience in conducting state audits, as well as the organizational structure, functions and activities of the SAI of Norway.

Representatives of the SAC of Kazakhstan also met with members of the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs of the Storting (Unicameral Parliament of Norway), who spoke about the main aspects of parliamentary oversight and interaction between the Parliament and the SAI of Norway.

The Kazakhstani auditors additionally participated in seminars of the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), which addressed issues of strategic planning, audit quality management, as well as global initiatives implemented by IDI in the field of capacity building and professional development of state auditors.

The working visit of the delegation of the SAC of the Republic of Kazakhstan became an important step in strengthening international cooperation in the exchange of experience and best practices in the field of state audit. The methods and approaches studied by SAC representatives during the trip will be considered for possible application in Kazakhstan, primarily with the aim of increasing the transparency and effectiveness of the state audit and financial control system.