ANKARA — The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Turkish Court of Accounts have jointly launched a compliance audit training workshop in Ankara, bringing together audit personnel from Somalia’s federal and state-level institutions .
The event was officially opened by the Deputy Head of Audit at the Turkish Court of Accounts, Ahmet Tezcan, who reiterated his institution’s commitment to sustained support and cooperation, particularly in enhancing professional capabilities, knowledge sharing, and institutional partnerships .
Somalia’s Deputy Auditor General, Abdijamal Ismail Mohamed, expressed appreciation for the hospitality and continued collaboration, highlighting that such initiatives boost capacity, improve performance standards, and foster professional exchange .
Strengthening Audit Cooperation Between Somalia and Turkey
The training workshop is part of a broader cooperation framework between the two Supreme Audit Institutions aimed at strengthening financial audit practices, enhancing accountability, and supporting good governance .
In January 2026, auditors from the Federal Government participated in a week-long capacity-building initiative in Turkey, with Deputy Auditor General Abdijamaal Ismail Mohamed highlighting that the training was designed to directly enhance audit investigations and help secure public funds during the nation’s critical institutional rebuilding phase .
In October 2025, Auditor General Ahmed Isse Gutale participated in the 3rd Arab Regional Forum on Transparency and Anti-Corruption in Cairo, where he delivered a keynote presentation titled “Beneficial Ownership Transparency, Digital Transformation, and Cross-Border Cooperation,” outlining Somalia’s recent progress in promoting openness in the management of public funds .
“Our efforts are focused on ensuring that public resources are managed responsibly and that those entrusted with leadership are fully accountable to the people,” Gutale stated at the Cairo forum .
Previous Training Programs and Institutional Milestones
The compliance audit workshop follows a series of successful training initiatives between the two nations. In January 2026, the Office of the Auditor General and the Turkish Court of Accounts concluded a one-week Financial Audit Training Programme in Ankara, attended by the President of the Turkish Court of Accounts and supported by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) .
That program covered modern financial audit methodologies, risk-based audit planning, audit execution and reporting, and the use of digital tools and emerging technologies in audit work .
In July 2025, the two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Ankara to formalize collaboration in the field of audit . The agreement was signed by Somalia’s Auditor General, Ahmed Isse Gutale, and the President of the Turkish Court of Accounts, Metin Yener .
“This partnership reflects our shared belief that strong audit institutions are critical to accountable governance. By learning from each other and working together, we are laying the foundation for more effective oversight in both our countries,” Auditor General Gutale stated at the signing ceremony .
Commitment to Accountability and Good Governance
The compliance audit training forms part of wider initiatives to bolster the skills and expertise of audit professionals at both federal and state levels, upholding principles of accountability, transparency, and good governance .
Upon completion of the training, participating auditors are expected to transfer the knowledge and practical tools acquired to their respective departments, contributing to sustained institutional learning and the safeguarding of public resources .
The Office of the Auditor General has demonstrated a strong commitment to accountability. In August 2025, the office released its 2024 Annual Audit Reports, completing and publishing a total of thirty-eight audit reports during that cycle — the highest number of audit deliverables issued in a single period in the institution’s history .
The scope of the audits included financial, compliance, performance, forensic, information systems, and special audits, providing insight into the effectiveness of financial controls and institutional performance across the federal government .
The ongoing partnership with the Turkish Court of Accounts represents a key pillar of Somalia’s efforts to build a credible, professional, and independent audit institution capable of ensuring transparent management of public resources and restoring public trust in government functions .
