Audit Commission strengthens international co-operation with
UAE Accountability Authority

The Director of Audit, Professor Nelson Lam, and personnel of the Audit Commission (Audit) met with the President of the United Arab Emirates Accountability Authority (UAEAA), Mr Humaid Obaid AbuShibs, and his delegation, on May 23 to exchange views on public sector auditing practices.

Professor Lam extended a warm welcome to Mr AbuShibs, providing a comprehensive overview of the history and responsibilities of Audit.  He highlighted the experience of Audit’s staff in United Nations audit assignments as part of the national delegation of the People’s Republic of China.

Mr AbuShibs expressed his gratitude for the reception and underscored the UAEAA's dual role in combating corruption and enhancing public governance through audits.  He emphasised the similarities between the UAEAA and Audit in their missions, and expressed his eagerness to further exchange practical insights and explore collaborative opportunities in future meetings.

Professor Lam found the meeting highly productive, with both parties engaging in discussions focused on value for money auditing.  Mr AbuShibs also reviewed the newly published Director of Audit’s Report No. 82, gaining an understanding into the Commission’s latest work.

The Acting Deputy Director of Audit, Mr Teo Wing-on, and Principal Auditor Ms May Chan also attended the meeting.  An Auditor of Audit shared his experiences of participating in the United Nations audit assignments and perspectives on international auditing standards and practices.

The Director of Audit, Professor Nelson Lam (right), welcomed the President of the UAEAA,
Mr Humaid Obaid AbuShibs (left), during his visit to Hong Kong.

Audit and the UAEAA exchanged views on public auditing, focusing on value for money auditing.

The President of the UAEAA, Mr Humaid Obaid AbuShibs (left),
read the newly published Director of Audit’s Report No. 82.

The Director of Audit, Professor Nelson Lam, explained the work of Audit.

An Auditor of Audit, Mr Louis Lau, shared his experience in the United Nations
audit assignment as a member of the national delegation of the People’s Republic of China.

Representatives from Audit and the UAEAA took a photo at Audit’s headquarters.