This publication provides an overview of successful examples and innovations in the engagement of citizens in public accountability processes through Supreme Audit Institutions. The purpose of this book is to disseminate, through comparative case studies and analysis, and conceptual frameworks, information about innovative and successful practices. Learning more about how Supreme Audit Institutions from around the world have successfully collaborated with citizens and civil society groups in the audit of how public resources are allocated and spent can be a powerful and inspirational tool for those engaged in improving public accountability.
Chapter 1. The modern state and the origins of SAIs -- Chapter 2. 21st UN/INTOSAI Symposium -- Chapter 3. The INTOSAI Survey -- Chapter 4. Communication between SAIs and Citizens -- Chapter 5. Citizen participation in government auditing -- Chapter 6. SAIs, Parliaments & Citizens -- Chapter 7. Citizen Engagement by SAIs for sustainable development beyond 2015 -- Chapter 8. Actions for Better Communications.

xii, 57 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographic references (p. 57).

9789211231953
9789210541190 (eISBN)