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Internal Audit Quality Improvement Action Plan in Poland

Supporting reforms to reinforce efficient and high quality public administrations

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  • 2022

Internal Audit Quality Improvement Action Plan in Poland

The EU-supported project, in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), enhances Poland’s Central Harmonisation Unit (CHU) and Internal Audit Function (IAF). Aligned with Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) approved in April 2021, the enhancement of the CHU and IAF will be critical for ensuring value-for-money, safeguarding integrity and supporting the government to achieve better policy outcomes.

Context

The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the need for more efficient and effective public spending in the face of budget constraints and economic stimulus. To address this, the EU, through the Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and OECD, supports Poland’s enhancement of the CHU and IAF. Aligned with EU policy priorities, the project addresses the need to enhance the capacity and knowledge of internal auditors and ultimately contribute to a more effective IAF across levels of government and also facilitate the effective implementation and achievement of the KPO.

Support Delivered

The project, financed by the EU's Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and implemented by OECD, bolstered Poland’s CHU and IAF, and provided an action plan which defined priorities and activities to be conducted. Along with the action plan, new guidance was developed to improve internal competencies concerning performance auditing, as well as auditing of public service continuity plans (including aspects of ongoing public service digitalisation). To further support capacity building, the guidance was complemented by two webinars, delivered to managers and auditors in Poland.

Result achieved

The project yielded tangible outcomes, enhancing and improving the CHU and IAFs in Poland. These achievements are prepared to support Poland in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public spending. The expected on-the-ground impact is improved co-ordination, governance, quality and scope of internal audits; and enhanced capacity of internal auditors to carry out audits.

More about the project

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