The SRS Office of the Auditor General audits public accounts and examines the management and use of public resources in the Somali Regional State. Its work supports accountability, transparency and sound financial administration.

The Office is an independent public institution. It carries out its audit responsibilities within its legal mandate and communicates its findings to the institutions concerned and the Regional Council.

The Office’s audit coverage extends to regional government offices and organizations at regional, zonal, woreda and city administration levels, in accordance with its statutory responsibilities.

A financial audit examines an institution’s accounts and financial reporting. The Office also examines compliance with applicable financial requirements as part of its financial and compliance audit work.

A performance audit examines whether public activities comply with the law, are carried out economically and achieve their intended objectives. It provides findings that support oversight and improvements in institutional performance.

Yes. The Office is empowered to audit, or arrange for the auditing of, information technology systems in regional government offices and organizations, including their utilization and administration.

Yes. The Office conducts special audits when necessary. These examinations address particular matters requiring specific audit attention within the Office’s responsibilities.

Yes. The Office’s responsibilities include auditing, or arranging for the auditing of, donations, grants and loans provided to regional government offices and organizations.

Where necessary to protect government and public interests, the Office may audit, or arrange for the auditing of, the accounts of private or public organizations within its legal authority.

Audit findings are communicated to the heads of the audited institutions. The Office also reports to the Regional Council in accordance with its legal responsibilities.

Where audit findings indicate the commission of a crime, the Office is required to notify the appropriate authority immediately. Further action is a matter for the authorities concerned.

Yes. The Office follows up audit matters and recommendations. Its Financial and Compliance Audit Directorate refers unresolved findings and other matters requiring further consideration to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

The Office supports audit quality through reviews of audit work and reports, auditor training, technical assistance and the development of quality assurance policies and procedures.

Yes. The Office’s responsibilities include setting requirements and issuing, renewing, suspending or revoking professional certificates for private auditors and accountants practising in the region, within its legal authority.

Visit the Contact Us page for the Office’s contact information and available enquiry options. You can also email the Office at info@srsorag.gov.et.