Audit
Coa holds ex-pcgg officials liable for p190-million loss in property sales
The Commission on Audit has held five former officials of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, including ex-chair Juan Andres Bautista, liable for selling three sequestered properties at undervalued prices from 2012 to 2014, causing government losses of over P190.1 million. Coa rejected their petitions in a 16-page en banc decision released on October 24. Auditors questioned the sale prices based on a new appraisal by the Coa's Technical Services Office.
NewsGuard Rilis Audit AI Satu Tahun
NewsGuard menerbitkan laporan kemajuan audit AI satu tahun pada 4 September 2025, menemukan bahwa model AI menyebarkan kekeliruan dalam 35% respons terkait berita, dengan tingkat kegagalan rata-rata meningkat dua kali lipat selama setahun terakhir. Laporan ini memeringkat chatbot berdasarkan kinerja mereka dalam menangani klaim palsu.
Study uncovers rising audit irregularities in Ethiopia
A new study commissioned by Ethiopia's Office of the Federal Auditor General has found that audit irregularities have increased steadily from 2009 to 2023, due to weak enforcement and poor follow-up. Researchers from Addis Ababa University attribute the issues to limited accountability, especially during political transitions. They call for greater independence for the auditor general's office and audits of key sectors like digital projects.