Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Auditors adopt AI, IT tools at national workshop
A big meeting is happening for people who check money in local governments.
It's called a workshop and it's happening over three days.
The people there are learning about new ways to do their jobs better using computers and smart technology.
They want to make sure money is used correctly and everything is fair.
They are also talking about how to make sure all the states do things the same way.
Important people from the government are there to help and give advice.
They want to make sure local governments are doing a good job with money.
A three-day national workshop for Directorates of Local Fund Audit (LFA) and state audit departments is being held from 19 to 21 January 2026 at NIRDPR.
The workshop aims to enhance the effectiveness and uniformity of audit systems in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and urban local bodies.
Participants are learning about the adoption of IT, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to address modern audit challenges.
Key speakers highlighted the importance of accountability, financial discipline, and the constitutional mandate of audit in strengthening transparency.
The workshop includes discussions on local government accounting, standardisation of audit processes, and the use of innovative digital tools.
- Who
- Directorates of Local Fund Audit (LFA), state audit departments, Principal Accountant Generals, Accountant Generals, senior officials from Ministry of Panchayati Raj and state audit departments
- What
- A three-day national workshop on adopting AI, IT, and CAATs for enhancing audit systems in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and urban local bodies
- When
- 19 to 21 January 2026
- Where
- National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
- Why
- To strengthen capacities of state and local fund audit departments, enhance effectiveness and uniformity of audit systems, and address modern audit challenges
- Event
- National workshop for Directorates of Local Fund Audit (LFA) and state audit departments
- Organizers
- Centre for Internal Audit in Rural Development (CIARD) and International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)
- Duration
- 19 to 21 January 2026
- Location
- National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
- Key Tools
- AI, IT, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
- Participants
- Principal Accountant Generals, Accountant Generals, senior officials from Ministry of Panchayati Raj and state audit departments
- Focus Areas
- Local government accounting, standardisation of audit processes, innovative digital tools
