The State Audit Office of Viet Nam commenced the Assessment examination on professional knowledge updated in 2023 audit activities
On the afternoon of February 9th, 2023, in Hanoi, the State Audit Office of Viet Nam (SAV) held the opening ceremony of the "Assessment Examination on professional knowledge updated in 2023 audit activities" for 553 students who are civil servants and public employees of SAV’s subordinate units in accordance with Decision No. 1801/QD-KTNN dated October 26, 2021 and Decision No. 1507/QD-KTNN dated December 20, 2022 of the State Auditor General.
Member of the Party’s Central Committee, the State Auditor General, Mr. Ngo Van Tuan attended the opening ceremony. Joining them were Deputy State Auditor General Dr. Ha Thi My Dzung - Chairman of the Evaluation Council; Deputy State Auditor General Doan Anh Tho and other members of the Evaluation Council according to Decision 1484/QD-KTNN dated December 6, 2022 of the State Auditor General; Heads of SAV's subordinate units.
At the opening of the assessment exam, Deputy State Auditor General Dr. Ha Thi My Dzung - Chairman of the Evaluation Council announced that this was the first exam held by SAV to assess the professional and operational competence of the public auditors across the ministry. Accordingly, SAV would conduct assessment for 553 civil servants and auditors, divided into 14 exam cases in 3 clusters, namely Ha Noi - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City. The structure of the examination includes 04 senior auditors; 182 Principal Auditors and 367 Auditors.
It is known that SAV has carried out the preparation for the examination in a diligent, careful and responsible manner. In 2021, SAV issued the Regulation on assessment of updating professional knowledge in its auditing activities; In 2022, SAV mobilized a team of experts who are leaders of units and experienced senior auditors to compile 1.808 questions, build evaluation software to ensure the quality of professional and objective assessment, and fairness in this examination. “The assessment covers general knowledge of SAV and professional knowledge in the field of auditing, applyingcomputer - based tests with 90 minute-timer and 60 questions. The score of passing or failing is shown immediately after the candidate finishes his/her test on the computer system” – Dr. Ha Thi My Dzung added.
At the opening ceremony of the examination, the State Auditor General Mr. Ngo Van Tuan highly appreciated the efforts of the Council and its Boards in completing the document with 1.808 questions on professional knowledge for revision of the examination. “During the revision process, the Council opened the software question bank with answer for candidates to self-study. Over 800 unit leaders, civil servants, and auditors have accessed the software system for review and mock exams, which shows the special interest in the exam of many people from the SAV. 553 candidates in this evaluation list have deeply prepared, trained their professional knowledge about auditing, and they are ready to participate in the assessment with determination and courage; thereby demonstrating the whole SAV’s staff in making efforts to perform the assigned tasks", emphasized the State Auditor General.
The State Auditor General, Mr. Ngo Van Tuan’s remarks at the opening ceremony
Emphasizing SAV's motto of building professional and competent workforce, adhering to work ethics, diligence, precision, integrity, the State Auditor General suggested that the examinees should uphold their sense of responsibility, demonstrate their political ideology, professionalism, and cultural and ethical behavior in public service; abibe by the rules of the examination room and instructions of examination officials. 553 candidates need to carefully study the rules and attend the assessment seriously and fairly; The members of the Council, the supporting committees of the Council work diligently with a high sense of responsibility, strictly comply with the issued regulations so that the evaluation would take place seriously, fairly and successfully. “The fact that SAV organizes this exam is the first step to assess the capacity of the contingent of civil servants and State Auditors towards the organization of the annual exam and the completion of the Project to improve the quality of SAV’s staff in the coming time” – said the State Auditor General.
As planned, the first test would be held on the morning of February 12, 2023, at SAV's headquarters, 116 Nguyen Chanh, Ha Noi./.
