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"In my view, auditing standards are essential, particularly in public sector, in providing accountability to legislators, oversight bodies, those charged with governance, and the public. Audits provide an independent, objective, nonpartisan assessment of the stewardship, performance, or cost of government policies, programs, or operations, depending upon the type or scope of the audit.

These standards are developed by and for government auditors to ensure quality work is performed in the public interest. These audit standards contain requirements and guidance to assist auditors in objectively acquiring and evaluating sufficient, appropriate evidence as well as reporting the results.

When audits are performed in accordance with standards, it provides information used for oversight, accountability, transparency, and improvements of government programs and operations. Standards also provides guidance to auditors in objectively acquiring and evaluating sufficient, appropriate evidence and reporting the results. When auditors perform their work in this manner and comply with standards in reporting the results, their work can lead to improved government management, better decision making and oversight, effective and efficient operations, and accountability and transparency for resources and results."