Can a return to Sharm El-Sheikh rewrite global public audit priorities? This question matters as the XXV INTOSAI Congress will convene auditors, policymakers, and experts for focused talks on governance, transparency, and financial resilience.
SAI Egypt will welcome delegates from October 27–31, 2025, marking three decades since the XV Congress in 1995. Chairman Hisham Badawi highlights progress in good governance, sustainable development, anti-corruption efforts, and stronger international partnerships.
This event will tackle timely themes: auditing government and central bank responses during crises and using artificial intelligence to improve oversight. For planning, visit www.incosai2025.eg or contact Booking@blackcameltours.com and WhatsApp +43 660 9081449 / +201080733101 for travel help.
Key Takeaways
- XXV INTOSAI Congress runs Oct 27–31, 2025, in Sharm El-Sheikh.
- Hosting revives a milestone first seen in 1995, reflecting audit growth.
- Chair Hisham Badawi stresses governance, transparency, and anti-corruption.
- Focus areas include crisis auditing and AI tools for public finance oversight.
- Registration and logistics available at www.incosai2025.eg; travel help via Booking@blackcameltours.com.
Breaking: The Accountability State Authority of Egypt Set to Host Next INCOSAI in 2025
Pursuant to Article 4(5)(i) of the INTOSAI Statutes, delegates received formal confirmation that the designated authority will welcome the XXV congress. This decision follows INCOSAI XXIV and follows governance procedures that guide host selection.
Official confirmation and leadership remarks from Chairman Hisham Badawi
“He said it is a great honor for SAI Egypt to host INCOSAI for the second time, acknowledging Brazil’s SAI for XXIV and noting a clear roadmap to tackle emerging issues and strengthen partnerships.”
Event at a glance: Sharm El-Sheikh, October 27-31, 2025
Dates and location: Sharm El-Sheikh, October 27–31, 2025. Visit www.incosai2025.eg for program updates and registration guidance.
Why this matters for supreme audit institutions and global accountability
This announcement matters for every national audit office. It will shape agenda priorities for supreme audit institutions worldwide and influence standards, capacity building, and cross-border cooperation.
- Expect focus on anti-corruption, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive oversight.
- Delegates can coordinate travel with Booking@blackcameltours.com or call/WhatsApp +43 660 9081449 and +201080733101 via blackcameltours.com.
Background and Context: Egypt’s Supreme Audit Institution and the Role of INCOSAI
Rooted in decades of public scrutiny, this supreme audit institution carries wide responsibilities. It began as the Egypt Audit Bureau in 1942 and took its current legal form in 1964. Over time it built a clear, independent mandate to audit public funds.
Accountability State Authority of Egypt: history, mandate, and anti-corruption mission
The office audits national finances, reviews executive performance, and advises Parliament on accounting and legal matters. It also supervises the administrative apparatus and inspects major infrastructure, housing, and development projects.
That remit makes the body central to anti-corruption efforts and public investment oversight. As host SAI, it draws on decades of practice to share lessons at international meetings.
What the INTOSAI Congress does: mandates, governance decisions, and strategic agenda
“INCOSAI convenes every three years to set agenda, endorse standards, and elect leadership.”
- Congress endorses and amends statutes and the Strategic Plan.
- It approves due process for professional pronouncements and advances the ISSAI framework.
- Delegates endorse budgets, reports, elect Governing Board members, and select organizational auditors.
| Function | Impact | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Standards endorsement (ISSAIs) | Improves audit quality and comparability | Every 3 years |
| Governance elections | Defines leadership for IDI and journal hosts | Every 3 years |
| Budget and reports approval | Ensures financial oversight of INTOSAI | Every 3 years |
What to Expect at XXV INCOSAI: Themes, Global Participation, and Practical Outcomes
Expect a program that links crisis-era audit practice with AI-powered tools for analysis.
Key themes center on two priorities. First, how public auditors assess government action and central banks during financial and economic crises. Sessions will cover emergency spending reviews, liquidity measures, and risk controls.
The second priority explores artificial intelligence in auditing. Panels will highlight data analytics, anomaly detection, risk scoring, and automation. Ethical use, transparency, and explainability will be stressed.
Continuity and practical outputs
Speakers will link this program to the Rio and Moscow declarations and earlier accords. Outcomes should include guidance, case studies, and recommendations ready for immediate use by audit institutions and supreme audit offices worldwide.
Media, observers, and logistics
- Delegations from global and regional networks will attend and share standards and capacity-building practice.
- Press and observers can find agendas, handbooks, and accreditation details at www.incosai2025.eg.
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“Sessions aim to translate themes into workable guidance that strengthens public financial resilience and integrates AI responsibly.”
Conclusion
As delegates gather in late October, global audit leaders will aim to turn discussion into practical tools.
Supreme audit peers will test ways to strengthen oversight during crises and apply AI ethically. The host, accountability state authority, brings deep institutional experience that supports clear, usable outcomes.
Expected results include updated guidance for supreme audit institutions, improved capacity programs for audit institution teams, and partnerships that boost audit coverage across borders.
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