SAV participates in the 8th ASEANSAI SOM Meeting in the Philippines
(sav.gov.vn) – During 9–10 July 2025, the 8th Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) of the ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) was convened in Manila, the Philippines, with the participation of 27 delegates from the 10 ASEANSAI member Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs).
The delegation from the State Audit Office of Viet Nam (SAV), led by Ms. Lang Trinh Mai Huong, Deputy Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, attended the meeting and delivered a presentation on the Draft ASEANSAI Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Work Plan of the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) for the 2026–2027 period.
The SOM served as a technical-level forum for discussing and reaching consensus on key ASEANSAI documents, including the Draft Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the Draft Rules and Procedures, training and capacity-building materials, and the draft work plans of ASEANSAI Committees for 2026–2027. Following consensus at the technical level, these documents will be submitted for endorsement by SAI leaders at the 8th ASEANSAI Assembly, scheduled for 13 November 2025 in Singapore.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Mario G. Lipana, Commissioner of the Commission on Audit of the Philippines, emphasised: “Today's meeting is not only a chance to assess progress but also an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to ASEANSAI’s future initiatives. It is a key moment for Committees to present action plans, enhance regional collaboration, and agree on the operational frameworks for the coming term.” He also expressed confidence in the effective coordination among SAIs in shaping ASEANSAI’s future direction.
Presiding over the meeting, Mr. Yudi Ramdam, Director of the Centre for Public Finance Audit Training, SAI Indonesia, and Head of the ASEANSAI Secretariat, underlined that the SOM is a crucial preparatory stage to ensure ASEANSAI’s strategic decisions are built upon broad-based consensus.
In its capacity as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, the SAV representative presented the Draft ASEANSAI Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Committee’s Work Plan for 2026–2027, reaffirming SAV’s commitment to continue its role as SPC Chair in the upcoming term. Member SAIs acknowledged and highly valued SAV’s proactive coordination and reached technical-level consensus on the drafts submitted by the Committee.
The meeting also approved a number of other draft documents, including the 2024 Financial Report, the Work Plan and Budget for 2026–2027, and confirmed the appointments of ASEANSAI Vice-Chairs and Committee Chairs. Delegates expressed strong support for the proposed strategic direction, while highlighting the need for strengthened coordination among functional Committees, innovation in operations, and expanded knowledge sharing across ASEANSAI.
Concluding successfully, the 8th ASEANSAI SOM marked a vital step in the comprehensive preparations for the 8th ASEANSAI Assembly. It reaffirmed the proactive, constructive, and responsible role of the SAV within the regional audit community.
The SOM served as a technical-level forum for discussing and reaching consensus on key ASEANSAI documents, including the Draft Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the Draft Rules and Procedures, training and capacity-building materials, and the draft work plans of ASEANSAI Committees for 2026–2027. Following consensus at the technical level, these documents will be submitted for endorsement by SAI leaders at the 8th ASEANSAI Assembly, scheduled for 13 November 2025 in Singapore.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Mario G. Lipana, Commissioner of the Commission on Audit of the Philippines, emphasised: “Today's meeting is not only a chance to assess progress but also an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to ASEANSAI’s future initiatives. It is a key moment for Committees to present action plans, enhance regional collaboration, and agree on the operational frameworks for the coming term.” He also expressed confidence in the effective coordination among SAIs in shaping ASEANSAI’s future direction.
Presiding over the meeting, Mr. Yudi Ramdam, Director of the Centre for Public Finance Audit Training, SAI Indonesia, and Head of the ASEANSAI Secretariat, underlined that the SOM is a crucial preparatory stage to ensure ASEANSAI’s strategic decisions are built upon broad-based consensus.
In its capacity as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, the SAV representative presented the Draft ASEANSAI Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and the Committee’s Work Plan for 2026–2027, reaffirming SAV’s commitment to continue its role as SPC Chair in the upcoming term. Member SAIs acknowledged and highly valued SAV’s proactive coordination and reached technical-level consensus on the drafts submitted by the Committee.
The meeting also approved a number of other draft documents, including the 2024 Financial Report, the Work Plan and Budget for 2026–2027, and confirmed the appointments of ASEANSAI Vice-Chairs and Committee Chairs. Delegates expressed strong support for the proposed strategic direction, while highlighting the need for strengthened coordination among functional Committees, innovation in operations, and expanded knowledge sharing across ASEANSAI.
Concluding successfully, the 8th ASEANSAI SOM marked a vital step in the comprehensive preparations for the 8th ASEANSAI Assembly. It reaffirmed the proactive, constructive, and responsible role of the SAV within the regional audit community.
