1. SAIs making a difference by engaging with SDGs

2. We will talk about…. 1.Why does auditing SDGs matter ?
2.What is different about Auditing SDGs?
3.How can SAIs make a difference ?
4. Key Messages

3. Why does Auditing SDGs matter ?
Implementation of SDGs will lead to value and benefits for citizens
SAIs have a central role in providing independent oversight on implementation of Agenda 2030
Agenda 2030 provides for follow up and review. So does Cross cutting priority 2 in INTOSAI SP
SAI need to stay relevant and not be ‘left behind’
All United Nations Members States jointly committed to The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015.

4. What is different in Auditing SDGs ?
1. Integration - Whole of Government Approach
2. Inclusiveness - Leave No one Behind
3. Follow up and Review – Data Framework and performance information
4. Multi stakeholder engagement

5. Whole of Government approach ( WoG)
WoG is an overarching term for a group of responses to the problem of increased fragmentation of the public sector and public services and a wish to increase integration, coordination and capacity.
Input
Output
Outcome
Shift

6. Degrees in policy integration and related concepts ?
Source : The World Public Sector Report 2018

7. Degrees in policy integration and related concepts
Source: Stead and Meijers (2009).

8. Elements of Inclusiveness
Non-Discrimination
Subsidiarity
Leaving no one behind
Intergenerational equity
Participation
access to public service is to be provided on general terms of equality
all significant groups should be actively involved in matters that directly affect them and have a chance to influence policy
central authorities should perform only those tasks which cannot be performed effectively at a more intermediate or local level
balance the short-term needs of today’s generation with the longer-term needs of future generations
public policies take into account the needs and aspirations of all segments of society, including the poorest and most vulnerable and those subject to discrimination

9. Multi-stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder mapping
RACI Analysis
Survey
Focus Group Discussions

10. How can SAIs make a difference ?
SAI Strategic Management
Reflect on SAI needs for engaging with SDGs
Include SDG engagement in SAI SP, OP and PAR
Auditing SDGs
High quality audit of preparedness for implementation of SDGs
High quality audits of SDG goals and targets as per Agenda 2030 features
SAIs lead by example
SAIs are public institutions under SDG 16
Effective, accountable and inclusive SAIs

11. Key Messages 1. Advocate SAI role
Engage with key stakeholders for visibility of audit effort
2. SAI Leadership to determine SAI’s strategic direction in engaging with SDGs
3. To begin with focus on ‘preparedness’ not ‘implementation’ across ‘entire agenda’
4. Recognise what is different in Auditing Agenda 2030
5. Cannot audit SDGs without considering inclusiveness
6. High quality audits as per ISSAIs
7. Stakeholders expect SAIs to go beyond traditional financial/compliance audits to look at performance
8. Engage widely with national and international stakeholders throughout the audit process