EU Trains 42 Technical Staff of Audit Service

Forty-Two technical staff of the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) have successfully completed a three-day capacity-building training focused on enhancing the institution’s ability to audit public revenues and taxation.
The training, delivered under the Technical Assistance and Exchange Information (TAIEX) instrument funded by the European Union, was held from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th March 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

The workshop focused on strengthening knowledge and practical skills in revenue and tax audits, equipping staff to better oversee public financial management systems and the sessions were facilitated by experts from Poland’s Supreme Audit Office
The training aimed to strengthen ASSL’s institutional capacity to audit public revenue and taxation from a Supreme Audit Institution perspective. It emphasized internationally recognized methodologies aligned with INTOSAI standards, focusing on risk-based auditing, tax compliance, enforcement mechanisms, and the identification of revenue-related risks and irregularities.
Through a combination of practical case studies and interactive sessions, participants enhanced their competencies in audit reporting, formulation of recommendations, and follow-up processes. These efforts are expected to significantly improve oversight, accountability, and governance of public revenues in Sierra Leone.