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Saatja: [email protected] Saaja: "RAM Info", "RAM Info" Teema: RE: Invitation | OECD Central Harmonisation Function Meeting, 27 March 2024 (Estonia) Kuupäev: 2024-03-01 15:46 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear Colleagues, I would like to follow up on the invitation to participate at the OECD Central Harmonisation Function Meeting on 27 March in Paris. The draft agenda is attached. We would appreciate the soonest confirmation of someone from your agency to participate in the meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions and we look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Lalit Lalit GOLANI Policy Research and Advice Public Sector Integrity Division Public Governance Directorate 2, rue André Pascal - 75775 Paris Cedex 16 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] || <https://protect2.fireeye.com/url?k=9f0af1b8-c311b830-9f0ada7b-002590f45c8 8-ad64296971a87fe9&q=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Feur02.safelinks.protection.outlook. com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.oecd.org%252F%26data%3D02%257C01%257 CJeroen.MICHELS%2540oecd.org%257C4c6b461dbf9b46c47e3b08d73b37f48a%257Cac41 c7d41f61460db0f4fc925a2b471c%257C0%257C0%257C637042984426715341%26sdata%3D nqhFSqmTo7GeYai%252FcJm4fbsldjmdT%252Bw9nb90WZjr%252BZI%253D%26reserved%3D 0> www.oecd.org From: GOLANI Lalit, GOV/ACIG Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:24 PM To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>; '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Cc: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>; MATUSEVICIUS Darius, GOV/ACIG <[email protected]>; JOHAL Aman, GOV/ACIG <[email protected]>; HAN Sangyeon, GOV/ACIG <[email protected]> Subject: Invitation | OECD Central Harmonisation Function Meeting, 27 March 2024 (Estonia) Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to invite a representative to speak at the OECD Central Harmonisation Function (CHF) meeting on 27 March 2024, at the OECD headquarters in Paris, France (in-person). The CHF meeting is the first step to building an interactive community of experts on the topic that breaks down silos of units responsible for such functions within countries. The meeting will provide a common ground to stimulate the policy dialogue, setting clear standards on the subject matter across countries. Please see the attached draft agenda, which was built with the active participation and generous feedback from the CHF Network members. We would be delighted if a representative could participate in the Session 2: Sharing Practices: Internal control and internal audit frameworks. The experience within the Estonian government will offer information to help shape the dialogue of the event. In particular, we welcome insights on the strengths and weaknesses of the framework of internal control and internal audit in Estonia and how practices can be shared with other countries. Two other events taking place in the same week (“OECD Integrity Week”) may also be of interest to you. The <https://www.oecd.org/governance/ethics/auditors-alliance.htm> Auditors Alliance (25 March) is a forum for public sector internal and external auditors to share insights and expertise. This next meeting will focus on the OECD Public Integrity Indicators on internal control and oversight, role of audit in tackling integrity risks, the new Global Internal Audit Standards, technology impacts on auditing, and post-crisis assurance focusing on anti-fraud against public funds. The <https://www.oecd-events.org/gacif2024> 2024 Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum (26-27 March) is the leading annual multi-stakeholder platform shaping anti-corruption and integrity dialogue between governments, business, and civil society. The 2024 theme of the Forum is “Designing our future with integrity” and will explore how anti-corruption policies and integrity frameworks can enhance our ability to respond to the future challenges our democracies face. I would be grateful for your soonest confirmation to speak at the CHF meeting (by February 26) for what promises to be a fruitful and stimulating dialogue, and hope you can join us for the 2024 OECD Integrity Week. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. Kind regards, Lalit Golani Lalit GOLANI Policy Research and Advice Public Sector Integrity Division Public Governance Directorate 2, rue André Pascal - 75775 Paris Cedex 16 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] || <https://protect2.fireeye.com/url?k=9f0af1b8-c311b830-9f0ada7b-002590f45c8 8-ad64296971a87fe9&q=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Feur02.safelinks.protection.outlook. com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.oecd.org%252F%26data%3D02%257C01%257 CJeroen.MICHELS%2540oecd.org%257C4c6b461dbf9b46c47e3b08d73b37f48a%257Cac41 c7d41f61460db0f4fc925a2b471c%257C0%257C0%257C637042984426715341%26sdata%3D nqhFSqmTo7GeYai%252FcJm4fbsldjmdT%252Bw9nb90WZjr%252BZI%253D%26reserved%3D 0> www.oecd.org OECD Central Harmonisation Function Meeting - Agenda Internal Control and Internal Audit 27 MARCH 2024 OECD Conference Centre, Room CC7 Background A Central Harmonisation Function on internal control and internal audit (CHF) plays a key role for the development and enhancement of the internal control and internal audit systems throughout the public sector; standardising and coordinating definitions, standards, and methodologies between all relevant actors. While the CHF is often established as part of the Ministry of Finance, there is variation in where the CHF is housed across countries. The CHF with government-wide responsibilities, plays a critical role in helping public sector organisations to institutionalise internal control, risk management and internal audit by providing unified standards, policies, and guidance. They also help raise awareness about the value of internal control and risk management for decision making and achieving organisational goals. The OECD CHF Meeting aims to be the first step to building an interactive community of experts that breaks down silos of units responsible for such functions within countries and provides a common ground to stimulate the policy dialogue, setting clear standards on the subject matter across countries. * This in-person only event is by invitation only. All session times, placements and speakers are subject to change. All sessions will take place in English only. 8:30 Badge pick-up and networking 9:00 – 9:15 OPENING REMARKS 9:15 – 10:00 SESSION 1 The OECD Public Integrity Indicators P10 " Effectiveness of Internal Control and Risk Management " - analysis results The OECD Public Integrity Indicators establish a new benchmark for government resilience to corruption risks and for strengthening public integrity. Based on primary data sources and validated by countries, the Indicators help bolster global efforts against corruption by providing actionable data. The section will explore the latest analysis on effectiveness of internal control and risk management mechanisms for safeguarding public integrity. Link to Indicators and Portal: https://www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/public-integrity-indicators.htm 10:00 – 11:00 SESSION 2 Sharing Practices: Internal control and internal audit frameworks (complementing Session 1) The models of internal control and internal audit can vary, and the suitability of a particular model depends on the functions, the culture, and administrative environment of the organisation or the country. The OECD member countries provide detailed information on their internal control and internal audit framework during cooperation with the Public Integrity Indicators, and there could be some insight beyond the measurement whether the criteria are fulfilled or not. This session will explore various frameworks of internal control and internal audit collected through the Public Integrity Indicators survey, and it will be an opportunity to discuss the strengths and risks of each type.  OECD Central Harmonisation Function Meeting - Agenda Internal Control and Internal Audit 27 MARCH 2024 OECD Conference Centre, Room CC7 11:00-11:30 Networking and coffee 11:30 – 13:00 SESSION 3 Performance Audit: Opportunities for steady improvement Performance auditing goes beyond identifying irregularities or weaknesses in internal controls and provides recommendations for improvement by identifying the root causes of the issues. To conduct performance auditing, a strategic audit plan that supports the achieve of organizational goals is necessary, as well as insights to view problems from a broader perspective. The capability of an internal audit unit to conduct performance audits is also a good indicator of the maturity of internal auditing. This section explores the benefits that internal auditing can bring to an organisation through performance auditing. 13:00-14:30 Lunch break and networking 14:30 – 15:45 SESSION 4 Central Harmonisation Function's role in staffing and training internal auditors The competence of internal auditors is a crucial factor that influences the quality and effectiveness of audits. However, internal audit departments in the public sector often face difficulties in recruiting and training auditors. Challenges include competition with the private sector (in terms of compensation), a lack of auditors who possess both audit expertise and a sufficient understanding of public business, and limited on-the-job training opportunities due to relatively small-scale audit units. This session will explore how to overcome these challenges and ensure the availability of high- quality auditors. 15:45-16:15 Networking and coffee 16:15 – 17:30 SESSION 5 Increasing Internal Control and Internal Audit roles for supporting accountability in spending response and recovery funds Response and recovery funds are accompanied by loosened control due to the urgency of their execution. Auditors play a crucial role in addressing corruption risks and responses in the post- crisis recovery phase of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This section will explore good practices of internal control and risk management in response and recovery funds, both in the short term in the aftermath of a crisis and in the medium to long term, including tackling fraud and corruption, and evaluating the performance of funding programmes. 17:30 – 17:45 CLOSING REMARKS