Tech-based auditing system vital for improved financial management: Alvi.

Islamabad -- President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has said that the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan (DAGP) should strengthen the auditing mechanism by using technology and best international practices to improve service delivery and financial management.

He also 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.

The President 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 on Wednesday.

Stressing the need for augmenting the culture of professionalism, he asked for ensuring better governance, improved transparency and accountability through effective internal control regime within the DAGP.

President Alvi said that it was essential to computerize the entire audit processes aiming to bring transparency and eliminate...