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Support staff are an important part of ensuring the effectiveness of public accounts committees (PACs). They can play a key role in preparing members for hearings and help them become informed on the wide variety of topics their PAC may consider.
Witnesses are called to attend public accounts committee (PAC) hearings to help committee members develop a better understanding of the issues raised in audit reports. To ensure the PAC is maximizing its effectiveness in providing oversight, it is vital that it call the right witnesses and engage with them constructively.
In 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda is intended to provide a blueprint for peace and prosperity and sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address global challenges and meet the 2030 Agenda. Both legislative audit offices and elected officials serving on oversight committees can play a key role in holding their governments accountable for their preparedness, plans and actions to implement the SDGs.
Here are four ways PACs and AGs can maintain a productive and collaborative relationship.
Public Account Committees (PACs) play a key role in supporting accountability and their work contributes to improved public administration. It is important that their work be as visible and accessible as possible. PACs can achieve this by building awareness with the media, fellow members of the legislature, and the general public. Building public awareness can help make a PAC’s contributions even more effective, as this can increase the likelihood that the government takes note of the issues raised by the committee.
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