CAG India Re-elected as WHO External Auditor

May 31, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has been re-elected as the External Auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027.
- The re-election took place during the 76^th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
He was also elected as the External Auditor for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in March 2023.
Additionally, the CAG of India holds the position of External Auditor for other international organizations like Food and Agriculture Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, and Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Function of the External Auditor of the WHO- To conduct independent audits and provide assurance on the financial statements, compliance with regulations, effectiveness of operations, and risk management within the organization.