Innovation in audit
The Netherlands Court of Audit applies innovative methods to carry out its audits and investigations. Examples include prototyping and the Paths audit method. Curious? Read all about our innovative audit methods and products.
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Netherlands Court of Audit publishes online course on data analysis in audits
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28-9-2022 Do you want to know more about the use of data analysis in audits? Then take the Court of Audit’s new free online course. The course is available to all staff at audit institutions and audit offices in both the Netherlands and abroad. |
Innovation in audit
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15-6-2022 The Court of Audit’s Design Audit Studio recently held a webinar for 80 auditors from all over the world to present its innovation in audit work. A recording of the presentation is available here. |
Data analysis in a focus investigation of the Tax and Customs Administration
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15-6-2022 In a focus investigation of 1.1 million tax returns, the Court used data analysis to determine how often the Tax and Customs Administration adjusted the returns filed by self-employed taxpayers. |
Data use in central government
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15-6-2022 As well as using data analysis in our audits, we also audit central government’s use of data. These audits apply the audit experience we have gained to investigate how the government uses data. On 18 May 2022, for example, we published a report on the government’s use of 9 algorithms. We also applied data analysis in the Accountability Audit of operational management at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. Our data analysis looked at the role played by automated risk analysis in the regularity of funds flows for the TVL Fixed Costs Grant Scheme. |
First Aid for Estimates
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15-6-2022 Last year, the Design Audit Studio developed a tool called First Aid for Estimates. This interactive PDF helps members of parliament and other stakeholders strengthen their grip on multiyear estimates of ministerial budget articles. |