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My FellowshipMy Canadian placement:Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Canada My Canadian audit team:I was part of a team conducting an audit on carbon capture, utilization, and storage, led by Principal Mathieu Lequain and Director Jean-Francois Nadeau. My most valuable learning:My most valuable learning from the Fellowship includes both professional and cultural insights. Professionally, being a public sector auditor, I strengthened my ability to think critically about the purpose and impact of audit work, while also improving my writing, interviewing, and data analytics skills. I also learned the importance of politeness, expressing gratitude, and adapting to challenging situations, as reflected in daily life even under extreme cold weather – I witnessed weather that feels like -36 degrees. How my Canadian colleagues and mentors helped me:My Canadian colleagues not only guided me through audit work and helped clarify my questions, but also welcomed me into their culture – encouraging me to visit cultural and historical places, join cultural activities, and share personal stories. My host mentor not only guided me in preparing a well-structured audit plan, he went further by offering his time and encouragement over lunch. Their warmth and support turned my Fellowship into a truly formative experience. What I enjoyed most:What I enjoyed most was seeing the OAG Canada’s vision – bringing together people, expertise, and technology – truly come to life through its welcoming, responsive, and supportive work culture. I was particularly impressed by how quickly my concerns were addressed, whether work-related or personal, by colleagues, and how willingly internal expert teams responded to concerns of a Fellow. I would say it’s a very supportive work culture. My audit plan:Effectiveness of social security allowance programI developed my audit plan with the guidance of my mentor, Jean Cinq-Mars, CAAF Associate and former Sustainable Development Commissioner at the Office of the Auditor General of Quebec. The connection to my country’s development priorities:Nepal's Social Security Allowance program is a rights-based, non-contributory cash transfer scheme that provides financial support to vulnerable citizens in line with constitutional and equality commitments. The program also contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 and aligns with Nepal’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) – articles 11, 12 and 13. The program has significantly expanded in scope, covering around 12 percent of the population and accounting for more than 6.3 percent of the federal budget annually. Therefore, a performance audit focusing on accessibility for vulnerable groups would provide evidence-based recommendations to support policy decisions, address implementation barriers, and strengthen accountability in achieving intended outcomes. How CAAF and my host office helped:The training provided by CAAF enhanced my understanding of performance auditing, including subject matter, objective, and criteria, while also strengthening my writing skills. The guidance of experienced mentors helped me develop a well-structured planning document, refine audit objectives and criteria, and, through challenge sessions, encouraged me to reassess feasibility and maintain a clear and focused scope. The skills and knowledge I improved by developing this plan:Through developing this plan, I strengthened my analytical thinking and writing skills by clearly focusing on what I will do, how I will do it, and why it matters. A strong understanding of the subject matter, along with well-defined audit objectives and criteria, is essential for a successful audit. My future impact:The new knowledge I’m most excited to share with my colleagues:I am excited to share the OAG Canada approach to stakeholder consultation, particularly during the audit planning phase. Introducing this practice to my colleagues will significantly uplift our audit quality and report acceptance, marking a vital step toward strengthening our SAI’s institutional credibility. The difference I hope to make:Through the Fellowship’s training, mentorship, and practical experience in my host office, I have deepened my understanding of gender equality and the SDGs and their importance in public sector auditing. By integrating gender considerations and SDG indicators into performance audits, I aim to provide parliament and policymakers with evidence-based insights to support national development priorities and uphold international commitments. My professional goals:I will leverage the experience gained through the Fellowship to strengthen performance auditing in my home office by sharing knowledge with colleagues. In particular, I will focus on improving audit planning through greater stakeholder consultation to better define problems, objectives, and criteria, while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture through my actions and leadership. |
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The most Canadian thing I did was…Try skating for the first time in my life. By skating, I mostly mean struggling to stay upright in skate boots! After several heroic and wobbly attempts, I somehow shuffled my way across the Rideau Canal Skateway – the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink. My favourite cultural experience in Canada was…Experiencing everyday politeness – holding the door open for someone even when they’re a few steps behind, and people greeting bus drivers (even from the back door). It’s such wonderful proof of how polite Canadians really are. |
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