Effectiveness of Internal Audit and Oversight at Central Banks: Safeguards Findings - Trends and Observations

Effectiveness of Internal Audit and Oversight at Central Banks: Safeguards Findings - Trends and Observations

Author: Elie Chamoun

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2018-05-31

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1484360788

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Experience under the safeguards policy has shown that central banks continued to strengthen their safeguards frameworks, but that vulnerabilities prevailed in the areas of internal audit and oversight by the audit committee (AC). This paper takes steps to help unravel why this was the case, based on analysis of safeguards findings in these areas during the period April 2010 to December 2017 (covering 111 assessments at 64 central banks). Based on this analysis, it presents the key attributes that determine the effectiveness of internal audit and the AC. It also argues that, an effective internal audit function, coupled with strong oversight by a high-performing AC are key enablers of good governance.


External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks

External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks

Author: Mr.Atilla Arda

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1484375505

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This paper takes stock of external audit arrangements at central banks. Its focus is on the annual audit of central bank financial statements, as well as legal and institutional measures that support audit quality and independence. The paper outlines good practices in these areas and provides a summary of actual practices observed based on a review of audited financial statements and central bank legislation. While the audit frameworks for central banks differ depending on their legal and institutional circumstances, central banks’ external audits increasingly follow international standards. Most of them are audited by auditors with international affiliations and embrace modern governance structures that provide for audit oversight. However, the paper also notes that a sizeable number of central banks do not publish the audit results in a timely manner, which leaves room for improvement in transparency practices.


The Role of Board Oversight in Central Bank Governance: Key Legal Design Issues

The Role of Board Oversight in Central Bank Governance: Key Legal Design Issues

Author: Wouter Bossu

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-12-27

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1513524054

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This paper discusses key legal issues in the design of Board Oversight in central banks. Central banks are complex and sophisticated organizations that are challenging to manage. While most economic literature focuses on decision-making in the context of monetary policy formulation, this paper focuses on the Board oversight of central banks—a central feature of sound governance. This form of oversight is the decision-making responsibility through which an internal body of the central bank—the Oversight Board—ensures that the central bank is well-managed. First, the paper will contextualize the role of Board oversight into the broader legal structure for central bank governance by considering this form of oversight as one of the core decision-making responsibilities of central banks. Secondly, the paper will focus on a number of important legal design issues for Board Oversight, by contrasting the current practices of the IMF membership’s 174 central banks with staff’s advisory practice developed over the past 50 years.


Safeguards Assessment—2019 Update

Safeguards Assessment—2019 Update

Author: Mr.George M Kabwe

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 1513523023

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Safeguards assessments are a key pillar of the risk management arrangements for IMF lending. Safeguards assessments aim to mitigate the risks of misuse of Fund resources and misreporting of program monetary data under Fund arrangements Safeguards assessment reports are confidential and therefore the IMF Executive Board is provided with a periodic report on safeguards activities on a biennial basis, in addition to high-level summaries in member country staff reports on key findings and recommendations. This update on safeguards activity covers the period May 2017 to end-April 2019 (the period).


Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0359536395

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Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.


Wiley CIAexcel Exam Review 2014

Wiley CIAexcel Exam Review 2014

Author: S. Rao Vallabhaneni

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-05-08

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1118965426

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The definitive Certified Internal Auditor Exam preparation guide Designed to help you rigorously and thoroughly prepare for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam, Wiley CIA Exam Review 2014 Part 2, Internal Audit Practice covers the key topics on Part II of the exam. These include conducting engagements; carrying out specific engagements; monitoring engagement outcomes; fraud knowledge elements; and engagement tools. Features a full exploration of theory and concepts Prepares students to properly understand the weight given to topics on the exam and react accordingly Includes indications of the level of difficulty for each topic in order to properly manage study time and focus areas Offers comprehensive coverage of exam material along with a glossary of applicable terminology Expert author S. Rao Vallabhaneni puts his twenty-five years of internal auditing and accounting management experience to work to bring you the definitive resource to help you prepare for the CIA Exam.


The Internal Auditor at Work

The Internal Auditor at Work

Author: K. H. Spencer Pickett

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-02-10

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0471488119

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A clear, accessible guide to the roles and responsibilities of today's internal auditor At a time when companies are seeking to reevaluate their practices and add value to their audit processes, The Internal Auditor at Work represents an invaluable, user-friendly, and up-to-date guidebook for the internal auditing professional to refine and rethink both day-to-day methods and the underlying significance of the job. Each chapter of this in-depth, functional analysis contains numerous resources to guide the reader toward greater understanding and performance. Discussion questions promote dialogue among auditing professionals on the various topics covered. Top ten considerations lists recap the important points of each chapter. And end-of-chapter exercises are especially valuable to new internal auditors in that they facilitate self-development and application of principles covered. Written in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors with special attention to its revised standards and guidelines, The Internal Auditor at Work includes chapters on: The audit context The strategic dimension Quality and audit competence The audit process The audit proposition And more In a business environment currently undergoing major reevaluation, The Internal Auditor at Work provides an invaluable tool for internal auditing professionals and all others with an interest in adding value to their organizational processes.


The Role of Board Oversight in Central Bank Governance: Key Legal Design Issues

The Role of Board Oversight in Central Bank Governance: Key Legal Design Issues

Author: Wouter Bossu

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-12-27

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1513525212

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This paper discusses key legal issues in the design of Board Oversight in central banks. Central banks are complex and sophisticated organizations that are challenging to manage. While most economic literature focuses on decision-making in the context of monetary policy formulation, this paper focuses on the Board oversight of central banks—a central feature of sound governance. This form of oversight is the decision-making responsibility through which an internal body of the central bank—the Oversight Board—ensures that the central bank is well-managed. First, the paper will contextualize the role of Board oversight into the broader legal structure for central bank governance by considering this form of oversight as one of the core decision-making responsibilities of central banks. Secondly, the paper will focus on a number of important legal design issues for Board Oversight, by contrasting the current practices of the IMF membership’s 174 central banks with staff’s advisory practice developed over the past 50 years.


Issues in the Governance of Central Banks

Issues in the Governance of Central Banks

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 9789291317912

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This report by the Central Bank Governance Group presents information intended to help decision-makers set up governance arrangements that are most suitable for their own circumstances. The report draws on a large body of information on the design and operation of central banks that the BIS has brought together since it initiated work on central bank governance in the early 1990s. The need to deal with chronic inflation in the 1970s and 1980s prompted the identification of price stability as a formal central bank objective and led to a significant reworking of governance arrangements. The current global financial crisis could have equally important implications for central banks, particularly with respect to their role in fostering financial stability. Although it is too early to know how central banking will change as a result, the report takes an important first step in identifying governance questions that the crisis poses.


External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks

External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks

Author: Mr.Atilla Arda

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1484376455

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This paper takes stock of external audit arrangements at central banks. Its focus is on the annual audit of central bank financial statements, as well as legal and institutional measures that support audit quality and independence. The paper outlines good practices in these areas and provides a summary of actual practices observed based on a review of audited financial statements and central bank legislation. While the audit frameworks for central banks differ depending on their legal and institutional circumstances, central banks’ external audits increasingly follow international standards. Most of them are audited by auditors with international affiliations and embrace modern governance structures that provide for audit oversight. However, the paper also notes that a sizeable number of central banks do not publish the audit results in a timely manner, which leaves room for improvement in transparency practices.