In a press release, the Court of Auditors on this occasion, the first President of the Court, Zineb El Adaoui, emphasized the importance of the role of the External Audit Board of the AU in management governance, accountability and development. Strengthening the governance of the African Union.
He also highlighted the role of education of The press release continues, noting the need to monitor the implementation of recommendations to strengthen audit, impact and achieve overall efficiency in supporting managers in the control of financial operations and risk management.
In this position, the Court of Auditors participated in the audit of the accounts of the African Union Commission, particularly for aspects relating to cash management and financial investments and partner funds, and was responsible for auditing the accounts of the African Development Agency in South Africa. and accounts of the African Economic and Social Council based in Zambia.
The meeting will mainly include the review and approval of the financial statements of the AU Commission, audit reports and opinions on the ten organs of the Union and the consolidated accounts of the African Union for the financial year 2022.
The External Audit Board, which consists of the heads of 11 African Supreme Audit Institutions, including six permanent members, performs financial audit functions for the African Union and its various institutions.