Undertake performance audits for government programs and policies (including reforms)
National Audit Office
(
Government
)
#SDGAction53415
Description
To develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
Undertaking performance audits that examine the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of key government programmes and projects that contribute to specific aspects of the SDGs
Trainings and workshops will be conducted to build capacity in; 1) Performance auditing; 1. Debt mangement and sustainability; 2. SDGs preparedness and implementation audits 3. Monitoring and evaluation 4. Extractive industries 5. Public Finance management and reporting framework; 6. Data analysis: Officers need to be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data in order to assess the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of public sector programmes and projects
Through the public audit act
Through the Auditor general’s annual report.
Audited entities, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and interested stakeholders
SDGS & Targets
Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.1.1
16.1.2
16.1.3
Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.4
Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark
16.2
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.2.1
Proportion of children aged 1–17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2
16.2.3
Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.3.1
Proportion of victims of (a) physical, (b) psychological and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.2
16.3.3
Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.4
By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.4.1
16.4.2
16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.5.1
16.5.2
16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.6.1
16.6.2
Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.7.1
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2
16.8
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
16.8.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
16.9
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.9.1
16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
16.10.1
16.10.2
16.a
Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
16.a.1
16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
16.b.1
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|
Deliverables & Timeline
Improved efficiency where by the audits identify areas where the programs and projects are not being run efficiently and this may lead to savings on time and money as well as improved service delivery.
Enhanced effectiveness, this can be done by identifying where the programs and projects are not meeting their objectives or where they could be more effective
Resources mobilized
Partnership Progress
Feedback
Action Network
Type of initiative
Share
Timeline
Entity
SDGs
Geographical coverage
Other beneficiaries
Audited entities, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), CSOs & Donor partners and the general public
Website/More information
Countries
Contact Information
Yacinta Phiri, Planning Officer