Auditor General discussed with facilitators from SNAO
The Auditor General of Rwanda, Kamuhire Alexis, on 13 October 2026, held discussions with facilitators from Swedish National Audit Office (SNAO) who are in Rwanda, to conduct a four-day workshop on integrating IT audit and data analysis into financial audits.
This workshop is part of the regional cooperation project (2025–2030) between SNAO and East African SAIs. The aim is to strengthen integration of IT audit and data analysis into financial audits, thereby improving audit quality, efficiency, and alignment with INTOSAI standards.
Objectives of the workshop
Assess the current state of IT audit and data analysis integration in OAG Rwanda.
Identify priority areas, barriers, and opportunities for cooperation.
Explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics in audit processes.
Define the direction for the next phase of the project, focusing on whether to continue with both IS audit and data analysis or concentrate on data analysis.
Expected Outcomes:
Enhanced capacity of OAG Rwanda to integrate IS audit and data analysis into financial audit.
Shared understanding of information flows, roles, and responsibilities.
Documented findings, management reflections, and draft proposals for follow‑up actions.
Strengthened professional networks and improved collaboration with SNAO.
Nine staff members from OAG Rwanda (Financial Auditors, IS Auditors, and Management) participated in the traning and three auditors from SNAO: Mr. Anders Tormod, Mr. Erik Jäder, and Ms. Ingela Ekblom facilitated the training.