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Cooperation and new methods ensure more apt development and audit of public administration

2.2.2021 - 08:31

The profound and comprehensive change in society will challenge the development of public administration in the next few years. Key factors both in this development and in auditing will be identifying changes and understanding what is essential. Other factors to be considered are the roles of different actors and the cooperation between them.

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The Government's fiscal policy during the corona crisis has been successful – post-crisis measures will be needed to stabilize government debt

15.1.2021 - 10:00

According to the National Audit Office, the next step should be specifying the Government's plans for stabilizing the debt ratio.

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Supreme Audit Institutions meet to assess solutions to environmental problems

8.1.2021 - 15:18

The National Audit Office of Finland is currently chairing the Working Group on Environmental Auditing of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI WGEA). The working group aims to increase the effectiveness of environmental policies and to improve the efficiency of the use of public funds. In January, Finland hosts a global Assembly meeting of the working group with the main theme of circular economy.

Blogs

This year auditors turn the spotlight on the management of the exceptional circumstances and further on major reforms

24.3.2021 - 13:23

Intense work has continued at the NAOF after the Christmas break – in both audit and monitoring. In addition to auditing, the end of 2020 at the NAOF was marked by numerous hearings by parliamentary committees: the topics varied from fiscal policy and management of employment to incorporation of central government operations and risk management. Hearings play an important role, as Parliament is one our key stakeholders even in the use of impartial information. We have also continued to have a close dialogue with the management of ministries over remote connections, which has also been useful for the planning of our operations.

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The fascination of jigsaw puzzles

11.2.2021 - 07:35

Information is required for understanding the world around us, for decision making, and for preparing for the future. We need to know the big picture, but as well – to a certain degree – the bits and pieces it’s made of. In addition, the connections and interactions of these pieces are of most importance. Quite often it is like we are building a jigsaw puzzle whose pieces are scattered all around, not knowing whether they will ever be found. Some of the pieces are still to be created – and simultaneously the world around us is changing, thus modifying the picture we are building.

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The state’s financial management is changing, and financial audit is going digital along with it

1.2.2021 - 09:40

Although financial audit utilizes the opportunities offered by digitalization to an increasing extent, successful audit is centred around interaction between people.

Compliance audit

Implementation of the Competition Act

20.4.2021 - 06:45

General government must now keep separate accounts for their economic activities in a competitive market environment. The accounting offices should identify activities conducted in a competitive market environment in a consistent manner, but this is challenging.

Performance audit

Introduction and impacts of the Incomes Register

8.4.2021 - 06:45

So far, the National Incomes Register, which was introduced at the beginning of 2019, has not reduced the administrative burden on employers. In the development of the Incomes Register, it would be important to consult the data providers, in particular, in order to make the reporting smoother and reduce the need for subsequent corrections.

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Recovery funds for climate action – does the funding actually help achieve climate objectives?

31.3.2021 - 13:35

Governments around the world have spent huge sums on economic recovery following the pandemic. Many stimulus packages also aim to support climate action. But how can we make sure that the climate really benefits? Climate finance tracking methods provide one way of assessing and monitoring the allocation and impacts of funding. They can also support decision-making and improve the effectiveness of climate policy. A report commissioned by the National Audit Office of Finland contains recommendations for developing the tracking methods.

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