International Journal of Government Auditing – July 2010
Georgia
New Audit Law and Role for the Chamber of Control
In January 2009, the new law on the Chamber of Control of Georgia (CCG) was enacted. It defined a new role for the CCG as an auditor-consultant overseeing the use of state funds and state property with a material value. With the new law, the CCG changed its organizational structure and responsibilities. Levan Bezhashvili, the Chairman of the CCG since July 2008, is playing a leading role in modernizing the structure of the Georgian public audit sector and strengthening its organizational capacity by establishing a sustainable development system.
Mr. Bezhashvili was elected Chairman of the CCG by the unanimous decision of Parliament for a 5-year term. He has expressed his commitment to developing the CCG during its transitional period and improving control systems in the Georgian public sector.
Levan Bezhashvili
Mr. Bezhashvili has had broad experience in supreme legislative bodies. Before his appointment as CCG Chairman, he held a variety of governmental positions, including Governor (State Envoy of the President of Georgia) of Kakheti Region. From 2004 to 2008, he was a Member of Parliament, serving as the Chairman of the Legal Issues Committee. He also held the posts as the Deputy Minister of Justice and the head of the Legal Department of the Georgian Parliament.
For additional information, contact the CCG:
E-mail: iroffice@control.ge, thecontrolge@control.ge
Web site: www.control.ge