Artificial intelligence (AI) and automated technology are changing government accounting and auditing processes, requiring public sector institutions to adapt, says Timothy Matsebula, Auditor-General of Eswatini.
Speaking at the launch of the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) Strategic Plan (2026–2030) in Ezulwini, Matsebula urged more than 80 audit officers to embrace digital tools to keep pace with changing public expectations.
"With AI changing the landscape of work and providing easier ways of doing things, public expectations are changing and institutions’ accountability is getting more complex," says Matsebula. "Changes present challenges and opportunities to become innovative, impactful and relevant."
The strategic plan provides a roadmap for integrating technology into public sector oversight to improve service delivery, value for money and institutional transparency.
The initiative received financial and technical support from the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions Development Initiative and the African Organisation of English-Speaking Supreme Audit Institutions.
The strategy focuses on four key outcomes: strengthening the legal independence of the supreme audit institution, positioning the OAG as a model public body, enhancing transparency through digital audits and demonstrating relevance to stakeholders.
The OAG is mandated by law to conduct all audits regarding the collection and expenditure of public funds in Eswatini.
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