H.E Meseret Damtie

Auditor General's Message

Federal Auditor General

The Office of the Federal Auditor General (OFAG) is mandated by the FDRE Constitution and the enabling Proclamations No. 982/2008 and 1146/2011. Guided by these legal instruments, we report directly to the House of Peoples’ Representatives as an autonomous, independent, and impartial institution whose duty is to safeguard the nation’s public resources.

Our responsibility is to ensure that public funds, assets, and programmes are managed for their intended purposes. We verify this through a comprehensive audit portfolio that spans financial and compliance audits, performance audits, environmental audits, information technology audits, gender mainstreaming audits, and specially commissioned reviews requested by government organs.

These engagements allow us to confirm whether institutions operate in line with the laws, regulations, and directives that govern them, while also identifying systemic weaknesses and recommending timely corrective actions. By doing so, we help cultivate transparency, accountability, and good governance across the federal public sector.

We recognise that lasting results depend on strong partnerships. OFAG works closely with the Standing Committee on Government Expenditure Administration and Oversight of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, with regional administrations, and with other oversight and development partners. Together, we facilitate prompt implementation of audit recommendations, strengthen internal controls, and ensure that responsible officials are held accountable.

To keep pace with the evolving audit landscape, our office continues to modernise its methodologies, leverage digital tools, and invest heavily in the professional growth of our staff through local and international training. These investments align our work with international public sector auditing standards and help us deliver audits that are timely, credible, and relevant.

We are proud to report that OFAG has achieved 100% financial and compliance audit coverage for federal budgetary institutions, while performance audit coverage continues to expand year over year. We also support critical national programmes—ranging from emergency response and reconstruction to development financing—by auditing special funds and donor-supported initiatives.

Our operations are anchored in rolling five-year strategic plans that are cascaded into annual operational plans prepared with broad staff participation. Progress is rigorously monitored and evaluated, and insights from public forums, parliamentary hearings, and stakeholder consultations feed directly into our reform agenda and continuous improvement efforts.

International partnerships remain a pillar of our growth. OFAG’s engagement with AFROSAI‑E and other global supreme audit institutions enables knowledge sharing, peer learning, and the adoption of best practices that elevate the quality of our work.

Despite these gains, we continue to face challenges—particularly in retaining highly skilled professionals amid competitive labour markets. We are actively engaging the relevant government bodies to craft sustainable solutions that will help us preserve institutional knowledge and strengthen our human capital.

Looking ahead, we will maintain our focus on modernising audit practices, deepening stakeholder engagement, and nurturing a culture rooted in integrity and results. By doing so, we will keep building public trust, reinforcing accountability, and ensuring that citizens experience tangible benefits from every birr allocated. I extend my sincere appreciation to the dedicated professionals of OFAG and to all stakeholders who support our mission. Together, we will continue to uphold transparency, accountability, and the rule of law for the benefit of the people of Ethiopia.