DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Indonesia have signed an audit cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening public sector auditing, promoting accountability, and improving management of public resources.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Dar es Salaam by Controller and Auditor General (CAG) Dr Charles Kichere and Indonesia’s Audit Board (BPK) Chairman Dr Isma Yatun.
Dr Kichere said the agreement will help Tanzania improve audit systems through knowledge exchange and access to Indonesia’s experience in the sector.
He said the cooperation comes as Tanzania seeks to strengthen its international audit profile, including its bid for the position of External Auditor of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Dr Yatun said the partnership will enhance cooperation between the two institutions and improve the quality of public sector auditing.
The government said it will continue supporting the implementation of the agreement to strengthen transparency and accountability in public resource management.