Auditor General of Federal Republic of Somalia LLB, LLM, CertIA, Public Sector Audit & Governance - University of Cape Town & MSc Financial Services Management.
I am very pleased to submit today the annual audit reports to the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
This is the first time that
@oagsomalia
is submitting its reports on time per the statutory mandate. And for that, I remain deeply grateful to the entire staff of the Office of the
Delighted to be in Accra, Ghana, to join fellow regional Auditor Generals for this year’s Strategic Review & 19th Governing Board Meeting of
@AFROSAIE
. Looking forward to the valuable engagements & timely discussions on matters critical to developing the capacity of our SAIs.
Delighted to meet with Dr. Asad Alam,
@WorldBank
Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa. We had a very candid and productive discussion on the Bank’s critical role in the ongoing economic reforms leading up to the HIPIC completion point and ways to enhance
It was great to meet today members from the
@WorldBank
Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) in Mogadishu. We exchanged views on ways to provide fiduciary assurance and support to strengthen the country’s procurement systems. We also discussed enhancing
@oagsomalia
’s oversight
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Nancy Gathungu, the Auditor General of Kenya
@OAG_Kenya
, for the warm welcome and reception I received from her office. Our conversation with Nancy revolved around exploring opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing
I was delighted to meet virtually with the Pres of the Turkish Court of Accounts
@TurkishSAI
. We discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to further enhance our strategic cooperation in the field of IT Audits.thanks him for CTA continued capacity-building support
@oagsomalia
was pleased to hold an introductory meeting with members of the
@SomaliaFGC
international delegates. We discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen public financial management systems, FGC’s advisory role on key financial governance issues, and ways of sustaining our cooperation.
Pleased to announce that the Office of the Auditor General FRS has submitted the Audit Reports for all World Bank-funded projects implemented by the Federal Government of Somalia. Grateful to the Ministry of Finance, Project Coordinators, and the World Bank for their exceptional
Held a productive virtual meeting with
@WorldBank
Country Team, discussing
@oagsomalia
’ role in promoting transparency & accountability of public institutions & the WB’s continued capacity-building support. I reaffirmed our commitment to ensuring credible audit proces in Somalia.
Today, I held an introductory meeting with the newly on-boarded Overall and Performance Audit Technical Advisors.
Their technical support and expertise are expected to enhance the capacity of
@oagsomalia
staff and enhance quality of audits conducted by
@oagsomalia
.
I appreciate the Cabinet’s approval of the new Audit Bill as it is a step in the right direction toward upholding accountability and transparency in our governance systems.
Going forward, I will consider this opportunity to reorganize & maintain the good work of the
@oagsomalia
in consultation with the quality of staff and with view of maintaining the independence, accountability to conform to honestly & include the interest of the country!
Waxa aan Madaxweynaha JFS
@HassanSMohamud
uga mahadcelinayaa saxiixa Sharciga Hantidhowrka Qaranka, sidaas oo kale waxa aan Xukuumadda & Baarlamaanka iyagana uga mahadcelinayaa kaalintooda wax ku oolka ah ee meelmarinta Sharciga cusub ee Hantidhowrka Qaranka
Sharcigan cusub
Today I met with Minister
@MoF_Somalia
@ElmiNur4
to discuss the key role of independent, timely & robust audit process in
#Somalia
's economic reforms.
@oagsomalia
we are committed to working with all government MDA's to ensure the strengthening of transparency and acountability.
Exciting to host an Iftar program today for our stakeholders, including members of BFC, MDAs, civil society, academics, media, lawyers, and other dignitaries. We're committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance in our society through collaboration.
It was my pleasure to hold a virtual introductory meeting with
@erlinghess
, the Head of Cooperation for Kenya and Somalia, at
@NorwayInKenya
. We exchanged views on our existing cooperation, progress and priorities. Grateful for
@NorwayInSomalia
’s timely and valuable support.
Today I signed the Annual Overall Audit Plan 2023 for the financial year that ended in December 2022. The plan, based on real-time risk assessments, reflects our intended high-impact focus areas as we commence our audits for the benefit of our citizens. Thanks
@oagsomalia
team!
I was pleased to sign a Cooperation Agreement between
@oagsomalia
,
@INTOSAI_IDI
&
@AFROSAIE
in Accra, Ghana. This is a continuation of our dynamic partnership over the past, which is instrumental to our efforts to implement our strategic outputs in the next five years.
I do hereby submit that I have resigned from the position of the chairman of the board of directors of Mustaqbal Media (MMBOD) which I have held since 2015, March .
The Somali media has found itself in a unique position of taking up a more responsive approach in pushing for accountability in public institutions, Reporting on audit reports from the
@oagsomalia
is one of the ways that journalists on both mainstream and social media platforms
I am pleased to witness that IMF
has reached a preliminary agreement to issue a 36-month Extended Credit Facility for Somalia. This milestone reflects confidence in Somalia's improved financial governance and economic progress. The
@oagsomalia
is committed to ensuring
The ill motive analysis & the negative prediction of future made by the so called
@AbdiwahabSheik7
on the look of Somalia in 2026 is a great source of disappointment, it is an analysis that is not based on any science, fact or knowledge shows just the bad faith & enmity of Abdi
Waddan waa meesha aan Muwaadina ku helin Hodontinimo u sahasha ama u horseedda in uu iibsado Muwaadin kale, Muwaadinna uusan gaarin heer Saboolnimo u horseedda in uu Naftiisa iyo Sharaftiisa ka iibiyo Muwaadin kale si uu u noolaado
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher:
Marka adeegayaashu ay hantida iyo fursadaha dawladda si fiican u maamulaan, waxaa abuurmaya jawi ay dhallinyaradu si kalsooni leh ugu fulin karaan hammigooda, iyaga oo og in dadaalkoodu noqonayo miro-dhal!
Earlier today, I met with the Authorized Officers of the audited entities for this year. During the meeting, we informed them about the main findings of the reports and we also discussed other important issues. My office advised them that the key recommendations from the reports
The fish-shaped dustbin at Mogadishu Beach is not just a receptacle for plastic waste; it's a powerful symbol of environmental awareness and conservation. Crafted to resemble a fish, it carries a profound message. The clever design portrays the fish as if it has ingested the
I held an important meeting with the AG of SAI Sweden
@H_Lindberg
on the sidelines of the 2023
@AFROSAIE
Governing Board Meeting in Accra, Ghana. We exchanged views on our potential cooperation in the performance audit stream. I look forward to a closer future collaboration
I was pleased to present before
@SomaliPM
the statutory mandates of the
@oagsomalia
, the status of the ongoing audits, & key findings from last year’s reports. I urged the Ministries to fast-track the implementation of the recommendations to enhance public sector accountability.
Ciid Wanaagsan Dhammaan Muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed
Fadlan ila wadaag wixii aragti, faallo ama cabasho ah ee ku saabsan ama quseeysa
Office of the Auditor General FGS! adiga oo adeegsanaya cinwaanka (E-mail):
cabasho
@oag
.gov.so
All praise is upon Allah the Exalted. I would like to thank the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia
@HamzaAbdiBarre
& members of Cabinet for having confidence in me to hold the position of the Auditor General
@oagsomalia
Greetings and best wishes to all Muslims and fellow Somalis on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitri. May it bring prosperity, happiness, and joy and further the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in our society.
great pleasure to receive
@HaakonSva
, Chargé d’Affairs of the
@NorwayInSomalia
, and
@erlinghess
, Head of Cooperation for Kenya and Somalia. We discussed Norway’s continued support in key areas of our
@oagsomalia
operations and our shared interest in enhanced accountability
I send my warmest wishes to all Somalis & other Muslims around the globe on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan. As we observe this holy month, let's strive to deepen our faith, purify our hearts and uplift those around us. Ramadan Mubarak.
#Ramadan2023
🌙
I was pleased to hold an introductory meeting with
@AFROSAIE
Secretariat today. We discussed our strategic partnership under the Peer-Support Agrem framework & our shared commitment to promoting value-adding public sector auditing. Grateful for their partnership with
@oagsomalia
I am very happy with the effective steps and decision taken by President
@HassanSMohamud
to renew hopes of Somalia’s quest to join the East African Community block
I would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
@MFASomalia
& office of the Account General for their effective response & diligent actions in addressing the audit recommendations outlined in the 2022 Annual Audit Report.They have taken significant steps to improve revenue
Today, the AG
@AIGutale
engaged in trilateral talks with the Accountant General of Somalia, and the State Minister of
@MOFASomalia
. The meeting focused on FGS embassies' revenue management, their robust legal compliance and the Foreign Service Act of 2013.
I had productive meeting today with
@EU_in_Somalia
to discuss the key role of independent & robust audit process in
#Somalia
. We are committed to working with all Int'l partners & key donors to ensure the strengthening of accountability & transparency in our country.
@oagsomalia
Waxa aan Golaha Shacabka BJFS uga mahadcelinayaa sida aqlabiyadda leh ee uu u meelmariyey Hindise-sharciyeedka Xafiiska Hantidhowrka Guud ee Qaranka
@oagsomalia
Dhammeystirka nidaamka ansixinta Hindise-sharciyeedkan iyo hirgelintiisu waxa ay la jaanqaadeysaa Qodobka 114aad ee
Grateful to
@AFROSAIE
for a well-received congratulatory and good wish letter. Happy to report that our institution has made great strides through your timely capacity building support. We look forward to continued cooperation as we strengthen our shared principles and values.
Allaha u Naxariisto Dr Axmed Mahdi
Qaraabada iyo Qoyskana Samir iyo Iimaan, 2006 ayaan is baranay
Shaqo wanaagsan ayuu ka qabtay Adeegga Caafimaadka Gobolka Galgaduud!
As part of engagements with key partners, I held an important introductory meeting with the Swedish National Audit Office
@Riksrevisionen
. We discussed potential cooperation between our SAIs in the stream of Performance Audits. Grateful for their partnership with
@oagsomalia
.
It was my distinct pleasure to join the 26th U.N. and
@INTOSAI_GS
symposium on SAIs’ role in the implementation of
#SDG13
(climate action) in Vienna, Austria today. This event brought together over 200 participants from SAIs globally with the aim of identifying the roles and
I held a virtual courtesy meeting with the IMF team to discuss areas of potential collaboration & other issues of mutual interest. I thanked them for their critical role in supporting key economic & institutional reforms as we progress toward reaching the HIPIC Completion Point.
Performance audit Report
Since 2008, a prize sponsored by SAI Sweden4 has been awarded to the best performance audit report in the
@AFROSAIE
region, as assessed by an international jury based on criteria. The following countries have been awarded the prize:
2008: Ghana;
2009:
Pres:
@HassanSMohamud
; spoke in an eloquent and open way today at the 5th Conference of Judiciary Institutions 2023; He commented in a knowledgeable way on the Judiciary, Justice and the challenges, He explained convincingly well the need for justice, the federalism of the judic
I’m thrilled to share the news that four of the
@Oagsomalia
management staff were selected for and are participating in the prestigious Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) organized by
@AFROSAIE
in collaboration with
@HenleyAfrica
. This year-long program is poised to
I held a virtual introductory meeting with the senior management of
@INTOSAI_IDI
Discussed the ongoing peer-based support to
@oagsomalia
& further enhancing the productive cooperation within the framework of the new Cooperation Agreement 23-27 Grateful for their continued support
Humbled and grateful to my wonderful colleagues, both press and law society, for their well wishes and encouraging words on the occasion of my appointment as the new AG of Somalia. As I assume my new responsibilities, we will strive to enhance our core audit services and quality
I would like to thank Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the FCA for their exceptional collaboration and partnership with the
@oagsomalia
particularly in resolving the return of £50,000 Finnish government support to FCA based in Mogadishu.
The AG,
@AIGutale
, reached out to Finn Church Aid (FCA) & the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to investigate reports of potential misappropriation of Finnish financial aid to Somalia in 2021.
Read about it here 👉
Mogadishu City can be a clean, safe with all time available electricity but this requires servant leadership, uninterrupted service delivery,and an accountable leaders.
Waxa aan Wasaaradda Arrimaha dibadda
@MFASomalia
Ivo Xafiiska xisaabiyaha guud uga mahadcelinayaa sida wanaagsan ee ay uga falceliyeen una dabagaleen talada hantidhowris ee ku soo baxday Warbixinta Hantidhowrka guud ee Qaranka 2022 kuna saabsan qabashada iyo maareynta dakhliga
Waxaan kulan miradhal ah aaladda Zoom-ka kula qaatay maamulka sare ee Ururka Hay’adaha Hantidhawrada Guud ee Afrika ee ku hadla Ingriisiga
@AFROSAIE
oo Xafiiska Hantidhawrka Guud ee Qaranka
@oagsomalia
uu ka yahay xubin firfircoon.
I would like to thank Mohamed Mohamud Ali Afgoye,
@mafgoi
the immediate former
@oagsomalia
and all the staff with different cares in the Office for the different roles in seeing where the Office is .
1/3 Our newly appointed Auditor Gereral
@AIGutale
formally takes office following an official handover ceremony held with the attendance of Deputy PM
@SalahJama
. At the ceremony, incoming & outgoing AGs stressed the office's critical role in national accountability architecture.
International Fraud Awareness Week is a great opportunity to remind us all that everyone can play an important part in fighting fraud, whether it be by being vigilant, knowing how to prevent fraud, or reporting any suspicions or concerns.
@oagsomalia
#IFAW2023
OAG Somalia recognizes the International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW) established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). This week, dedicated to raising awareness on the risks of fraud, aims to provide education on ways to reduce or prevent its occurrence.
The re-election of Pres:
@HassanSMohamud
is a golden opp for the Banadir region to find a visionary leader who knows the situation of how the ppl live in the capital! Someone who is not affected by the muddy roads that we are in every day believe me, will not help you at all!
Madaxweyne
@HassanSMohamud
; Maanta waxa uu Masaajidka Shuhudada ka jeediyey hadal aad & aad u culus una dhaqaajiyey Quluubta dadkii kaqaygalay Janaasada Allaha u Naxariistee Gen Farxaan; runtii MW si kal iyo laab ah ayuu uga hadlay Marxaladda dagaalka ka dhan ah Alshabaab!
@oagsomalia
contributes value and benefits for all by exercising independent external oversight to ensure accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, ethical behaviour and effectiveness of public governance.
I'm delighted to share the news that today, the SAI Somalia
@oagsomalia
) has released a Special Audit report focusing on three specific embassies within the federal government of Somalia's diplomatic missions.
What’s the difference between systems and goals?
Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the Dilbert comic said:- Goals are about the results you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results.
It was my pleasure to chair the
@OAGSomalia
Semi-Annual Development Partners Meeting today. This important meeting highlights our key achievements, challenges and needs in order to harmonize collaboration and coordinate the necessary support from OAGS's external partners.
Today marks International Women's Day. A day to champion and honour the remarkable contributions women make to their communities globally. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Somali women who play a pivotal role in shaping our society, fostering economic growth, and
All praise is upon Allah the Exalted. I would like to thank the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia
@HamzaAbdiBarre
& members of Cabinet for having confidence in me to hold the position of the Auditor General
@oagsomalia
This is in line with approval of the Federal Republic of Somalia's Cabinet on 09-February-2023 by a majority vote of my appointment as Auditor General in accordance with Articles 90, 99 and 117 of the Transitional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia
The idea of adopting the Federal System with the FMS forming the central government through an elections formula is a great idea (from bottom to up ✅ not from up to bottom ❌) I thank the director of the presidency, Galmudug State Osman for the warm welcome he accorded us
At the conclusion of the joint-review workshop on
@OAGSomalia
’s Annual Overall Audit Plan (2024), I extend my sincere thanks to the esteemed peers, partners, and advisors who shared their diverse knowledge and expertise. Your contributions were instrumental in crafting an Overall
I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Authorized Officers of the MDAs who participated in this vital initiative and exchanged relevant and noteworthy ideas. As a critical pillar in ensuring accountability and transparency in the Somali Public Financial Management
I and A. Qare Chairman of the Mogadishu People's revolution in 2006 we've today visited the High Court. We witnessed the ongoing proceedings Chief Justice
@bashe_ahmed
and Judge Salah explained to us well and updated us on the current situation of the judiciary in the country
thanks President
@HassanSMohamud
Hassan and Prime Minister
@HamzaAbdiBarre
for the time they spent in forming a strong cabinet. I hope that the new government will sincerely perform its duty after taking the oath and formally assuming office
Sunday is World Arabic Language Day!
Spoken by more than 400 million people, Arabic is one of the most widely-used languages around the world and fundamental to multilateral cooperation at the United Nations.
@UN