Para 6.1.9 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
6.1.9 In order to improve the quality of Audit Reports, detailed and well-defined planning is required before local audit/inspection review/inspection is undertaken. Every year, each office will frame a formal Audit Plan covering a period of two years and comprising a detailed plan for the first of the two years and a broad frame work for the second year. The aim of the Audit Plan will be to:
(i) derive the optimum mix of available resources for conducting the audits;
(ii) prioritise the audit assignments to cover the mandatory audits and other high risk areas/sectors with special emphasis on current issues and thrust areas;
(iii) improve the quality of audit to minimise the risk of crucial areas remaining uncovered;
(iv) pay special attention to new and emerging challenges to audit attributable to changes in the auditee environment and develop the necessary information base and skills.
What This Means
Every audit office must prepare a formal two-year Audit Plan each year — a detailed plan for the first year and a broad framework for the second. The plan aims to optimally allocate audit resources, prioritise mandatory and high-risk audits, improve audit quality by ensuring critical areas are covered, and address new challenges in the audit environment. This systematic planning is essential for producing quality Audit Reports.
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Key Points
- 1Each office must frame a formal Audit Plan covering two years annually
- 2Year 1 has a detailed plan; Year 2 has a broad framework
- 3Plan must optimise the mix of available audit resources
- 4Priority goes to mandatory audits, high-risk areas, and current thrust areas
- 5Must address new and emerging challenges in the auditee environment
Practical Example
The AG office prepares its annual Audit Plan for 2026-28. For 2026-27 (Year 1), they detail specific divisions to inspect, allocate party days, and identify three high-risk sectors (public works contracts, rural development schemes, and pension payments) for intensive audit. For 2027-28 (Year 2), they outline a broad framework that can be refined later based on Year 1 findings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audit Plan mandatory or just recommended?▼
What does 'thrust areas' mean in the context of audit planning?▼
Why is a two-year plan needed instead of just one year?▼
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