HM King Hamad hails NAO for highest levels of integrity, professionalism and transparency

TDT | Manama                            

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa commended the efforts exerted by National Audit Office President Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and NAO staff for their distinguished performance and achievements in preserving public money.

HM the King also lauded their success in verifying the legality and aspects expenditures, in light of their keenness to implement the highest levels of integrity, professionalism and transparency to achieve the interests of the nation and the citizens.

His Majesty was speaking as he received, at Al Sakhir Palace yesterday, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, who submitted to him the 19th annual NAO report for 2021-2022. HM King Hamad hailed the major role played by NAO in assuming its responsibilities to the fullest, preserving the independence of its work in a way that contributes to improving the performance of state ministries and institutions, as well as ensuring that the highest levels of productivity, efficiency and optimal use of all resources are reached to achieve the public interests.

Support and directives

Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed attributed NAO’s developed performance since its establishment to HM the King’s unwavering support and wise directives. He said that during the audience, he listened to HM King Hamad’s sound directives.

Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed also briefed HM the King about NAO’s future plans and development programmes, including the continuous investment in the human element and the expansion of oversight services, especially recent ones such as investigative auditing, digital transformation, and the effective use of technology.

He affirmed that NAO is one of the fruits of HM the King’s Reform Project, noting that it enjoys full independence as per the law, which enables it to carry out its tasks with freedom, competence and transparency.

Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed highlighted the positive response of those covered by NAO’s remarks and reports, reflecting the efficiency of its procedures, particularly the development of clear and specific plans to implement the recommendations.

He appreciated the role played by the NAO’s staff to carry out the tasks assigned to them, citing their efforts and perseverance in implementing its work plans, preparing reports and completing their duties efficiently, transparently and professionally.