ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday has directed the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan (DAGP) to strengthen the auditing mechanism of the country by using modern technology.
While chairing a meeting on reforms being undertaken by the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan (DAGP), Dr. Alvi said it was essential to computerize the entire audit processes aiming to bring transparency and eliminate corruption.
The meeting was attended by Adviser to the PM for Institutional Reforms and Austerity of Pakistan Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Auditor General of Pakistan Javaid Jehangir, Additional Auditor General of Pakistan Farrukh Hamidi and Senior Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Aamer Mahmood Hussain.
The President stressed the need for augmenting the culture of professionalism and ensuring better governance, improved transparency and accountability through an effective internal control regime within the DAGP.
He underscored the need for designing special training modules and a well-structured training program for the officials of DAGP to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the organization.
The President directed the DAGP to develop timelines so as to implement the reforms process timely. The AGP briefed the meeting about the reforms process being undertaken by his organization.
He highlighted the initiatives taken by DAGP to conduct the improved audits and enhance accountability and ensure fiscal transparency in governmental organizations.
