Jordan
Amendment of the Audit Bureau Legislation
In 2007, the Jordanian Audit Bureau’s scope of audit was expanded to include public establishments, municipal and corporate service councils, and corporations in which the government has 50 percent or more of the shares. Previously, the Audit Bureau’s oversight covered only ministries, government departments, general official institutions, and municipal and rural councils. The head of the bureau has the right to access reports and information on financial and administrative matters. He also has the right to ask all governmental offices to provide him with statements or explanations on matters concerning the Audit Bureau’s functions.
Completion of Twinning Project
In June 2006, a twinning agreement was signed between the Audit Bureau, the National Audit Office of the United Kingdom, and the German SAI (BRH). Under this agreement, the European Union provided a grant through the Ministry of Planning in Jordan for a 2-year project, which ended in June 2008.
The project goals included the following:
- draft an organizational structure for the Audit Bureau based on effective international models and prepare related job descriptions;
- draft Audit Bureau amendments that comply with international audit standards and the best professional practices in the audited entities;
- draft a financial audit manual containing audit procedures, checklists, and audit programs;
- prepare a performance audit manual; and
- prepare a human resources management manual including procedures and policies and a strategic training plan.
For additional information, contact the the Audit Bureau:
E-mail: info@ab.gov.jo
WWW: www.audit-bureau.gov.jo