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Audit institutions must establish a unified approach to SDGs, says Russian auditor Orlova

Svetlana Orlova, an auditor of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation

17 July 2025 15:50 (UTC +04:00)

Audit institutions should establish a unified approach to Sustainable Development Goals, Svetlana Orlova, an auditor of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, APA-Economics reports.

Speaking at the ASOSAI meeting, Svetlana Orlova emphasized the crucial role of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She noted that enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of public governance is one of the main priorities of SAIs: “In response to the UN’s call, we are working to strengthen accountability in government activities. Audit institutions play a leading role in this process.”

Orlova stressed the importance of sharing experience and approaches among SAIs to analyze the outcomes of economic policies and ensure fair access to resources. She also mentioned that Russia is leading the creation of specialized working groups for the regional coordination of SDG audit indicators.

Additionally, she highlighted the need for a transition to a risk-based audit model and shared successful experiences achieved in this area.

Rahim Tariverdiyev

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