INTOSAI celebrates 70th anniversary

Date: 2023.11.22

The international umbrella organisation of audit institutions marked an important milestone in its history with a festive event in Vienna. And there was another anniversary to celebrate: the INTOSAI General Secretariat has been based in Austria for 60 years.

Numerous representatives of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) worldwide attended the anniversary celebration in the Austrian Parliament’s National Council Hall. High-ranking international guests spoke on the key topic of sustainable development. The unanimous opinion: SAIs make an important contribution to implementing the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Kay Scheller emphasises the key role of INTOSAI

In his speech, the President of the German SAI emphasised the immense importance of the network: "INTOSAI has improved the development and status of government auditing worldwide – and has continuously promoted the international cooperation of its members. This is proof of the sustainable approach of the work of all SAIs."

Rede des Präsidenten des Bundesrechnungshofes Kay Scheller auf der Festveranstaltung anlässlich des 70-jährigen Bestehens von INTOSAI. — Speech by Kay Scheller, President of the German SAI, on the occasion of INTOSAI's 70th anniversary Source: Austrian Parliament/Anna Rauchenberger

Key forum for exchanging experiences

INTOSAI was founded in Havana, Cuba, in November 1953. Under the motto "Mutual exchange of experience benefits all", the core mission of the network is to

exchange knowledge;
set common audit standards; and
support each other.

While the organisation had 34 members when founded, it now has around 200.

Further information on the event can be found on the website of the Austrian Parliament.