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David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.

The Fenasaúde entity is challenging a resolution from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) that modifies the auditing of medical procedures for patients in Brazil.

The Superior Audit Office of Mexico celebrated the completion of training programs for auditors aimed at enhancing skills and reinforcing the country's role as a regional model.

New regulations will grant more freedom to auditing firms in Poland.

A multinational consulting and auditing firm, Accenture, has mandated that employees must undergo training in artificial intelligence to qualify for promotions.

David Colmenares Páramo emphasizes the importance of a preventive approach in fiscal oversight for effective public policy evaluation during a presentation at the Instituto de Auditores Internos de México.

Osun State University is demanding an apology and threatening legal action against an auditing firm that labeled 250 workers as 'ghost workers' in a controversial report.

The Osun State Government has dismissed claims of a N13 billion payroll fraud and accused the auditing firm of inflating figures to benefit financially.

The Commission of Surveillance of the Superior Audit Office of the Federation opened registration for candidates to lead the auditing body for the period 2026-2034, with no candidates registered yet as of noon on February 19.

The Chamber of Deputies in Mexico plans to appoint the head of the Superior Audit Office (ASF) for the 2026-2034 period on March 11 during a plenary session.

The Superior Audit of the Federation in Mexico has transformed from a reactive to a preventive model for public spending oversight since 2018.

The article discusses how superior auditing is essential for enhancing democratic governance and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to David Colmenares Páramo, Auditor Superior of the Federation.

The Mexican Federal Audit Office (ASF) presented strategic manuals aimed at improving public sector auditing processes.

Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. refutes current Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan's claims regarding salary harmonization at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission and the General Auditing Commission.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun auditing the accounts of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to enhance accountability and transparency at the grassroots level.

Bright Group is set to list on the Stock Exchange to enhance growth and capitalize on capital market opportunities, with Euroxx facilitating the listing and Grant Thornton overseeing auditing.

The Bank of Brasília (BRB) announced it submitted a preliminary report to the Federal Police detailing relevant findings from an audit conducted by a specialized firm.

The National Assembly's Oversight Commission is investigating irregularities detected in metropolitan transit agencies regarding the alleged illegal issuance of vehicle registrations linked to organized crime groups.

Hisham Badawi, the former head of the Central Auditing Organization, has been elected as the new president of Egypt's Parliament, receiving 521 out of 570 votes.

The Trump administration is auditing Medicaid programs in Minnesota, claiming to uncover significant overbilling and plans to recover around $500 million.

The audit firms KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte will continue to oversee the financial statements of IBEX 35 companies, with KPMG maintaining leadership by auditing 11 companies, followed by EY and PwC auditing 10 each, while Deloitte will handle four companies.