International Centre For Audit Of Local Governance:
The International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) was inaugurated by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
- iCAL, the first of its kind in India, aims to set global standards for auditing local governance bodies.
- iCAL will bring together policymakers, administrators, and auditors associated with local governments to enhance auditing practices and capacity building.
- The centre aims to set international benchmarks for local governance audits, improving financial performance assessment, service delivery, and data reporting.
- iCAL’s primary goal is to empower auditors, executives, and elected representatives of local governments through training and leadership development.
- The centre will function as a knowledge hub and think tank, addressing governance issues through workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and peer exchanges.
