The Ministry of Finance is preparing and improving various audit guidelines to strengthen the implementation of auditing duties and improve efficiency in government auditing.
The ministry made the statement on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that the effort aims to strengthen the protection of public funds and support the country’s economic growth.
Acting government internal auditor general at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nindie, made the statement when opening training on the Government Information Systems Audit Manual for government internal auditors in Dodoma. He noted that the manual covers different stages of the auditing process, with some sections undergoing verification before being fully implemented.
“We are taking some sections for verification because it is important to review and validate these guidelines before they are fully put into use,” said Mr Nindie.
He explained that the process will ensure the guidelines are of high quality, easy to understand, and useful to auditors in carrying out their responsibilities.
The ministry’s focus on audit guidelines comes as government institutions increasingly rely on information systems to carry out operations.
This shift has heightened the importance of strengthening auditors’ capacity to examine such systems and identify areas that may affect the efficiency and control of public resources.
Mr Nindie also underscored the importance of professional certification among government employees.
“Having professional certification has become an important part of our plans to strengthen the capacity of employees,” he said, noting that a programme introduced in 2021 sought to increase the number of certified staff.
He added that continued investment in employee skills and professional development is vital for improving performance and ensuring institutional responsibilities meet required standards.
The two-day training was organised by the Ministry of Finance through the Internal Auditor General’s Department.
It brought together internal auditors from public institutions and the Ministry of Finance to enhance their understanding of information systems auditing and the application of relevant guidelines.