Highlights
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The value of an audit lies in the fact that an audit has been done. Someone independent and highly trained has tested the financial and performance information with a sceptical eye.
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This year auditor shortages and increasing audit complexity due to Covid-19 have affected audit service providers’ ability to deliver audits on time.
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Integrity is at the heart of the public's trust in the public sector. We have a role in supporting the public sector to operate with integrity.