International relations

Working Groups | Commonwealth conference

As the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of the United Kingdom, the National Audit Office meets a range of international obligations.

The role we play within the INTOSAI, EUROSAI and Contact Committee structures is commensurate with the standing of the UK and we participate in a range of activities.

European Union

Under the EC Treaty, the National Audit Office co-operates with the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on EU matters and has put in place structures designed to facilitate this process.

In addition, also under the Treaty, the National Audit Office participates in meetings of the Contact Committee which provides a forum for the ECA and the SAIs of Member States to consider and deal with EU external audit and accountability issues.

Contact Committee website

INTOSAI

As the UK SAI, the NAO is also a member of INTOSAI (the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions) the worldwide organisation of government external auditors.

INTOSAI's strategic priorities focus on developing professional standards, the capacity building of SAIs and the sharing of knowledge and experience between SAIs.

In turn these priorities influence the way in which the National Audit Office organises the work it undertakes with other SAIs.

The Comptroller and Auditor General is currently a member of the Governing Board of INTOSAI.

INTOSAI website

EUROSAI

The National Audit Office is also a member of EUROSAI - the European regional group within INTOSAI.

EUROSAI shares INTOSAI's objectives though its activities have a European perspective recognising the geographical, historic and cultural links between its members.

The Comptroller and Auditor General is also an observer on the EUROSAI Governing Board.

EUROSAI website

Commonwealth Auditors General Conference

We also participate in the work done within the group of Commonwealth Auditors General to deal with matters of mutual technical and professional interest.

IDI

The Comptroller and Auditor General is currently a member of the Governing Board of the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI).

IDI is a non-profit organisation that aims to enhance the institutional capacity of SAIs in developing countries.

IDI website

Further information

For further information about the NAO's International Relations, please contact Peter Gray, Director International via the NAO enquiry desk.