-Asks DAGP to strengthen auditing mechanism by using technology
-Underscores need for designing special training modules for officials of DAGP
-Directs DAGP to computerize entire audit process
By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday asked the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan (DAGP) to strengthen the auditing mechanism by using technology and best international practices to improve service delivery and financial management.
The President underscored the need for designing special training modules and a well-structured training programme for the officials of DAGP to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the organization. He stated this while chairing a briefing given by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Javaid Jehangir, on reforms being undertaken by the DAGP here at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The President stressed the need for augmenting the culture of professionalism and ensuring better governance, improved transparency and accountability through effective internal control regime within the DAGP.
He added that it was essential to computerize the entire audit processes aiming to bring transparency and eliminate corruption.
The President asked 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 improved audit and enhance accountability and ensure fiscal transparency in the governmental organizations.
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.
Earlier, President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said to effectively counter enemy’s attacks, a proactive approach towards hybrid warfare was equally important besides the conventional preparedness of armed forces.
The President expressed these views while addressing at the certificate award ceremony of AERON 2021 Workshop on Aerospace and National Security, held here at Pakistan Airforce (PAF) Headquarters. The first-ever AERON workshop with 36 participants including parliamentarians, civil servants and journalists focused on contemporary challenges, strategic autonomy and economic independence.
President Alvi said with global transformation in combat tactics, a strategy based on technical advancement was vital to address national security challenges.
