Financial Audit Authority honours inaugural cohort of the Government Auditor Program

  • Date: 04-Mar-2024
  • Source: Emirates 24/7
  • Sector:Financial Markets
  • Country:UAE
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Financial Audit Authority honours inaugural cohort of the Government Auditor Program



The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) announced that it has honoured the inaugural cohort of the Government Auditor Program. Launched in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), the programme aims to enhance the skills of auditors across Dubai.

During the ceremony, a total of 20 graduates representing 14 government entities in Dubai were honoured with the prestigious Government Auditor diploma, jointly accredited by the MBRSG and the FAA.

The programme aligns with the Authority’s objectives of auditing public funds, promoting accountability, transparency and integrity, as well as raising the efficiency of auditors in Dubai.

The Government Auditor Program equips trainees with the necessary skills to conduct audit work in line with the best practices adopted by supreme audit institutions and internal audit units of government entities. The programme offers trainees the chance to learn from seasoned professionals who impart their expertise and practical knowledge in the field.

His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Hareb, Director General of the Financial Audit Authority said: “We are delighted to celebrate the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Government Auditor Program, which marks a crucial step in our commitment to bolstering the financial auditing system throughout Dubai.

 

This programme is designed to empower auditors with essential