Civil Service Examination Requirements for State Audit Office Employees
The State Audit Office has introduced new requirements for civil service examinations to ensure the highest level of professionalism and expertise among its employees.
Hiring and Certification
According to Article 29 of the State Audit Act, candidates with at least five years of professional experience in a field outside of the State Audit Office may be hired and assigned to the post of Certified State Auditor provided they pass a certification examination within three years of their hiring. Similarly, employees currently working as Assistant Auditors must pass the same exam within 12 months of meeting the necessary criteria.
- Candidates with at least five years of professional experience can be hired as Certified State Auditors after passing the certification examination.
- Employees working as Assistant Auditors must pass the exam within 12 months of meeting the necessary criteria.
Consequences of Failing to Pass the Examination
The act outlines that failure to pass the examination within the stipulated timeframe will result in the cessation of civil service employment for those individuals.
Code of Conduct
Article 30 highlights that Certified State Auditors are prohibited from:
- Serving on supervisory or management bodies of audited entities
- Conducting audits if they have a conflict of interest
- Having certain family ties with individuals involved in the audit process
Civil Service Benefits and Obligations
Article 31 clarifies that Certified State Auditors will receive salaries in accordance with the law governing their compensation. The article also states that regulations applicable to civil servants will be applied to other rights and obligations of Certified State Auditors not regulated by this Act.
- Certified State Auditors will receive salaries according to the law governing their compensation.
- Regulations applicable to civil servants will apply to other rights and obligations of Certified State Auditors.
Cooperation with Other Bodies
The State Audit Office has committed to cooperating with:
- Other bodies of state authority
- International organizations
- Institutions involved in external audit and other relevant fields
This cooperation aims to maintain the office’s independence and autonomy while advancing its goals.
Penalties
Article 35 outlines penalties for audited entities or subjects that fail to comply with requests for documentation and information, submit plans for implementing orders and recommendations, or implement those orders within specified deadlines.
Transitional and Final Provisions
Articles 36 and 37 address the transition period, stating that current staff members will continue working in compliance with the new act. The article also outlines requirements for Assistant Auditors who have not yet passed the certification examination to do so within a specified timeframe.
These changes aim to enhance the professionalism and expertise of State Audit Office employees, ensuring the highest level of integrity and accountability in the audit process.