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 Our Web Page will serve as a forum where Government, Public of Bhutan
and Supreme Audit Institutions of the World contribute to sharing
information and experiences.
The Royal Government of Bhutan has recognized that efficiency,
transparency and accountability are the pillars of good governance.
Recognizing the supreme importance of fostering these values, His
Majesty the King reiterated the Royal Audit Authority as an independent
body, de-linked from the bureaucracy as one of the several measures of
devolution of authority and power to ensure governance that is
efficient, transparent and fair.
Transparency and accountability necessitate that the measure of
productivity and a process of devolution be developed. Therefore,
monitoring, auditing and reporting as well as the process of
dissemination of the information to the public are being intensified.
All these denote the seriousness of the Royal Government to translate
ideas into actions and to create systems that are compact, efficient,
accountable and transparent.
This sense of openness emanates from the very strong moral authority
of our King, the fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
The exemplary leadership of our King is the yardstick for us to measure
our progress. It is the collective virtue of every individual and
principle-centered leadership that can build a trustworthy system. An
incorruptible system is the foundation stone upon which the nation can
truly achieve the visions of our beloved Monarch.
It is important to understand that audit is not an end in itself but
an essential part of a governance system. The primary aim is to make
known deviations from accepted standards and contravention of the
principles of legality, efficiency, effectiveness and economy of
financial management. This will be made early enough to make it possible
to take corrective action to make those accountable accept
responsibility, or to take steps to check or at least make it more
difficult for such breaches.
Towards these the auditors shall continue to function as the
conscience of the society. The auditors must discharge its roles and
responsibilities without fear, favor or bias and with integrity.
We hope the information provided will help in creating a world that
is livable for today and tomorrow.
In order to live up to this aspiration, we shall appreciate your
valued suggestion.
Tashi
Delek
Ugen Chewang,
Auditor General of
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