The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Turkish Court of Accounts have jointly concluded a one-week Financial Audit Training Programme on 30 January in Ankara, held under high-level institutional engagement, including the participation of the President of the Turkish Court of Accounts. The training marked a significant step in strengthening financial audit practices through structured cooperation, peer learning, and professional exchange between the two Supreme Audit Institutions.
The programme followed a farewell event held on 25 January at the headquarters of the Office of the Auditor General in Mogadishu, where the first cohort of Somali auditors selected for the training was officially sent off. The farewell was attended by the Auditor General, his Deputies, the TİKA Somalia Coordinator, senior management, advisors, and participating auditors, underscoring the institutional importance placed on professional development and audit quality.
Upon arrival in Ankara, the Somali delegation, led by the Deputy Auditor General, Mr. Abdijamal Ismail Mohamed, formally commenced the training at the Turkish Court of Accounts. The opening session was attended by senior leadership of the Turkish Court of Accounts, including the Deputy President, who welcomed the delegation and highlighted the importance of cooperation, peer learning, and knowledge exchange among Supreme Audit Institutions in an increasingly complex and risk-driven public financial environment.
The Financial Audit Training Programme was supported by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and focused specifically on strengthening financial audit competencies. The training covered modern financial audit methodologies, risk-based audit planning, audit execution and reporting, and the use of data, digital tools, and emerging technologies in audit work. Particular attention was given to how Supreme Audit Institutions can adapt to new risks, technological change, and evolving stakeholder expectations while maintaining professionalism, independence, and audit quality.
In addition to the technical sessions, the programme addressed broader institutional themes drawn from the Turkish Court of Accounts’ international vision, including organisational resilience, digital transformation, ethical and value-based audit culture, and the strategic role of Supreme Audit Institutions in enhancing public sector governance. The training combined presentations, technical discussions, and practical exchanges, enabling participants to engage directly with experienced audit practitioners.
During the course of the programme, bilateral engagements were also held between the leadership of the Office of the Auditor General of Somalia, the Turkish Court of Accounts, and TİKA. These engagements focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, promoting structured experience sharing, and exploring opportunities for sustained collaboration in audit capacity development, training, and knowledge exchange.
Speaking during the programme, the Deputy Auditor General expressed appreciation to the Turkish Court of Accounts, TİKA, and the Government of Türkiye for their hospitality, support, and constructive partnership. He highlighted the programme’s direct contribution to improving financial audit quality, strengthening institutional capacity, and reinforcing public financial oversight in Somalia. In turn, TİKA reaffirmed its commitment to continued support for audit capacity development initiatives within the Office of the Auditor General of Somalia.
The programme was formally concluded with a closing session attended by the President of the Turkish Court of Accounts, accompanied by two of his Deputies, as well as representatives of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia was represented by a delegation led by the Deputy Auditor General. During the closing ceremony, certificates were awarded to all participating auditors, marking the successful completion of the Financial Audit Training Programme and reflecting the high-level institutional support for continued cooperation between the two Supreme Audit Institutions.
This training programme forms part of the broader cooperation framework between the Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Turkish Court of Accounts, aimed at strengthening financial audit practices, enhancing accountability, and supporting good governance. Upon return, participating auditors are expected to transfer the knowledge and practical tools acquired during the programme to their respective departments, contributing to sustained institutional learning and the safeguarding of public resources.
