JPA Daily Buzz - Edisi 3 2026

page 2 revolutionized public accountability by allowing citizens to monitor government responsiveness in real-time and pressure agencies to expedite remedial actions. To further future-proof its operations, the department launched The National Audit Department’s Service Digitalization Project. This strategic blueprint integrates data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the auditing process. Tools like the e- SelfAudit system now enable real-time monitoring and risk assessment, allowing auditors to detect irregularities swiftly and cover a broader scope of approximately 2,000 government-linked companies (GLCs). International Stature . Beyond its domestic role, the NAD holds a distinguished position within the international audit community. A member of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) since 1977, the department is a respected voice in the global auditing community. It currently plays a leadership role as a Governing Board member of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024–2027 term and chairs the ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) Knowledge Sharing Committee, leading regional efforts to enhance public sector auditing standards. governance. Most notably, the Audit Act 1957 (Amendment 2024) marked a historic shift, significantly expanding the Auditor General’s powers. The "Follow the Public Money" principle introduced in this amendment allows the department to audit not just government agencies, but also companies receiving government financial guarantees or public funds, ensuring that every ringgit of taxpayer money is accounted for regardless of where it flows to. Institutionalizing Excellence . Recognizing that world-class auditing requires world- class auditors, the NAD established the National Audit Academy (NAA) or Akademi Audit Negara . Operational since September 2005 and located in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, the NAA serves as the department's dedicated training arm. It is entrusted with enhancing the professionalism of public sector auditors through specialized courses in financial auditing, performance auditing, forensic auditing, and IT auditing. The academy not only trains local officers but also serves as a hub for international knowledge exchange under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and customized international courses such as SDG and Governance Auditing. Digital Innovation . In the modern era, the NAD has aggressively embraced technology to enhance transparency. A cornerstone of this modernization is the Auditor General’s Dashboard (AGD). Launched to promote transparency, this online public portal displays the status of issues raised in the Auditor General’s Report using a simple traffic-light system: Green (Action Taken), Yellow (In Progress), and Red (No Action). This tool has