At the invitation of the Chair of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) and the Chair of the Supreme Audit Institution of Kazakhstan, a delegation from the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV), led by Deputy Auditor General Ha Thi My Dung, attended the 63rd ASOSAI Governing Board Meeting. The meeting focused on reviewing activities and outcomes since the previous meeting, considering key directions in governance, finance, capacity development, and knowledge sharing, and preparing for the 17th ASOSAI Assembly in 2027.
The 63rd ASOSAI Governing Board Meeting was chaired by the Supreme Audit Institution of India, Chair of ASOSAI, in coordination with the Supreme Audit Institution of China, Secretary General of ASOSAI, and hosted by the Supreme Audit Institution of Kazakhstan.
The meeting was chaired by the Supreme Audit Institution of India, Chair of ASOSAI, in coordination with the Supreme Audit Institution of China, Secretary General of ASOSAI, and hosted by the Supreme Audit Institution of Kazakhstan. The meeting was attended by representatives of Governing Board members, the ASOSAI Audit Committee, specialized committees, the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), and invited observers.
ASOSAI Governing Board Reviews Key Matters
At this meeting, the Governing Board approved the Minutes of the 62nd Meeting; reports by the Chair and Secretary General of ASOSAI on the activities of the Governing Board and Secretariat since the previous meeting; the 2025 Financial Report and the preparation of the 2027–2029 budget estimates; a report by the Supreme Audit Institution of Japan in its capacity as ASOSAI Capacity Development Manager; a report on the implementation of the ASOSAI Strategic Plan 2022–2027; reports on the activities of the ASOSAI Journal and cooperation with regional organizations, including ARABOSAI, AFROSAI, EUROSAI, and OLACEFS; and reports on the activities of ASOSAI Working Groups in the areas of environmental auditing, auditing the Sustainable Development Goals, crisis management auditing, state-owned enterprise auditing, information technology and data analytics auditing, and regional and local government auditing.
Overview of the Meeting.
In addition, the Governing Board approved a feasibility study on the establishment of an ASOSAI Working Group on public finance forecasting and assessment; a report by the Task Force on the review of ASOSAI regulations; the progress of the 14th ASOSAI Research Project; and preparations for the 17th ASOSAI Assembly. The Supreme Audit Institutions of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates presented reports on the activities of the INTOSAI Governing Board.
Regarding organizational matters, the Governing Board considered the nomination of the Secretary General of ASOSAI for the 2027–2030 term; the nomination of the host SAI for the 18th ASOSAI Assembly in 2030; the date and venue of the 64th Governing Board Meeting; the proposal to admit the Supreme Audit Institution of Timor-Leste; the use of the ASOSAI Fund to support working groups; the establishment of the ASOSAI Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Sector Auditing; and the establishment of a Working Group on Strategic Auditing in the Context of Digital Transformation.
The State Audit Office of Vietnam Participates in ASOSAI Professional Activities
At the meeting, the SAV delegation participated as a member of the ASOSAI Audit Committee and, together with the Supreme Audit Institution of Iran, supervised the voting process for the selection of the ASOSAI Secretary General for the 2027–2030 term and the host SAI for the 18th ASOSAI Assembly.
As a result of the vote, the Supreme Audit Institution of Malaysia was selected to serve as ASOSAI Secretary General for the 2027–2030 term. The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea was selected to host the 18th ASOSAI Assembly in 2030 and will also serve as Chair of ASOSAI for the 2030–2033 term.
Overview of the Meeting.
The reports presented at the meeting acknowledged the contributions of the SAV to ASOSAI's professional activities. The SAV is one of six supreme audit institutions participating in the Global Cooperative Audit Programme on Climate Change Adaptation Actions. It also participated in the 7th Cooperative Audit of the Working Group on Environmental Auditing, focusing on the audit of mineral resources, and contributed an article on public procurement auditing to the October 2025 issue of the ASOSAI Journal. The SAV has also continued to make voluntary contributions to ASOSAI's common resources, thereby supporting the Organization's capacity development and knowledge-sharing activities.
At the 63rd ASOSAI Governing Board Meeting, Deputy Auditor General Ha Thi My Dung also affirmed that the SAV is always ready to make active contributions to initiatives and activities within the ASOSAI community by fulfilling its responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee for the 2024–2027 term and working towards becoming a member of the ASOSAI Governing Board. Through these efforts, the SAV aims to contribute to strengthening the professional capacity and development of ASOSAI as well as its member SAIs.