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Lesotho auditor-general brings private firms into public audits

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Lesotho’s Office of the Auditor-General brought together private audit firms and the Lesotho Institute of Accountants to prepare for their collaboration. Discussions cover fees, full audits and the forthcoming framework agreement, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in the public sector, reports The Reporter.

The Office of the Auditor-General of Lesotho has engaged private audit firms to strengthen collaboration and improve the delivery of its services. The process brought together the Office of the Auditor-General, private firms and the Lesotho Institute of Accountants, according to the public institution.

The discussions covered the proposed method for audit assignments, the fee structure, the completion of full audits and the forthcoming framework agreement with interested firms. The participating companies also presented their observations and feedback, according to The Reporter.

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