A source of valuable information A template presentation for EUROSAI SAIs EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

Content of the presentation What does EUROSAI stand for? EUROSAI Objective EUROSAI Organisational Chart and Goal Teams Basic information sources Conclusion EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

What is EUROSAI? EUROSAI is the European Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions, one of the Regional Groups of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

INTOSAI EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing What is INTOSAI? International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions Relation INTOSAI x EUROSAI EUROSAI is a regional group. Regional Working Groups promote INTOSAI's goals regionally, thus providing members with opportunities for professional and technical cooperation on a regional basis.

EUROSAI Objective The objectives of the EUROSAI, defined in article 1 of its Statutes, are to promote professional co- operation among SAI members, to encourage the exchange of information and documentation, to advance the study of public sector audit, and to work towards the harmonization of terminology in the field of public audit, among others. EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

EUROSAI Organisational Chart EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

Basic information sources EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing www. eurosai.org -a lot of basic and professional information concerning EUROSAI itself (e.g. members and basic documents), Working Groups, Task Forces, Commitees and auditing (e.g. ISSAIs) -EUROSAI magazine, Calendar, News and Survey´s results -newly created databases ….and much more information

Basic information sources EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing Databases: Of audits Of products Surveys‘ results Database of training activities Calendar and News Magazine ISSAIs Strategic plan Working Groups and Task Forces Basic info incl. members FAQ

Basic information sources  About us -Basic information about EUROSAI – Status, Presidency, Secretary General, Congresses, Governing Board, Secretariat, Members and International Cooperation  EUROSAI Magazine -an annual magazine containing contributions by members of EUROSAI regarding their experiences and their ideas concerning the auditing of public resources and expenditure. EUROSAI magazine is printed in English, however it is available in an electronic format in the five official languages of EUROSAI.  News -published on the EUROSAI website; -e.g. actual information about various events organised by EUROSAI or its Working Groups or Task Forces. EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

Basic information sources  Working Groups and Task Forces -These bodies are set up for supporting the Congress, at a technical level, in concrete projects and initiatives, being entrusted with specific mandates. These bodies can be created under a permanent basis or for a limited duration for developing ad hoc tasks. -EUROSAI currently has three Working Groups, one Task Force and one Committee, addressing areas with special priority to EUROSAI: Working Group on Information Technologies (IT), Chair: SAI of Poland. Working Group on Information Technologies (IT) Working Group on Environmental Audit, Chair: SAI of Estonia. Working Group on Environmental Audit Working Group on Audit of Funds Allocated to Disasters and Catastrophes, Chair: SAI of Ukraine. Working Group on Audit of Funds Allocated to Disasters andCatastrophes Task Force on Audit and Ethics, Chair: SAI of Portugal. Task Force on Audit and Ethics Monitoring Committee for setting up and operating the electronic data base on good practices on audit quality, Chair: SAI of Hungary. Monitoring Committee for setting up and operating the electronic data base on good practices on audit quality EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

Basic information sources  ISSAIs -The International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) state the fundamental prerequisites for the orderly function and professional conduct of SAIs and the fundamental principles in auditing of public entities.International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI)  Calendar -The overview of upcoming events.  Surveys‘ results -Results of surveys conducted in the framework of individual Goal Teams.  FAQ -Frequently asked questions about EUROSAI, incl. EUROSAI Website’s updating protocol. EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing

EUROSAI databases - a database containing links to the published audit reports of EUROSAI members; EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing Basic information about audit reports: Audit title in English Audit title in original language Subject area (keyword) Year of publication Type of audit Short description Country of origin Materials available Type of performance Contact DATABASE OF AUDITS Here you can find out if the audit was individually conducted by a SAI or cooperative

EUROSAI databases – a database containing links to various publications, minutes from meetings, studies…. Also on the level of INTOSAI (incl. Working Groups), Contact Committee etc. EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing DATABASE OF PRODUCTS Basic information about products: Title Source (WG/TF/general) Type of document Subject areas Year of publication Website Language

EUROSAI databases - the summary of realised training activities, incl. materials EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing DATABASE OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES Basic information about training activities: Event ID and Event Title Subject Area Event Date and Venue Short Description Organiser-Contact and Materials List of Participants Target Audience Programme Materials (presentations, evaluation, etc.) Support

Conclusion Any questions? EUROSAI GT3 - Knowledge sharing