In 2024, the Audit Chamber streamlined inefficient spending by ministries and agencies, saving 9.2 trillion sums.

Such data was presented during the State Audit Office's report on the results of its work last year and the main objectives for 2025, which President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed on January 20, reports the press service of the head of Uzbekistan.

It was noted that financial control is crucial for the targeted use of funds and the effective implementation of programs. In recent years, the activities of the State Audit Office have undergone changes, transforming it into an entity that supports the adherence to budget discipline in the regions. An outdated inspection system has been replaced with an auditing system based on international standards. In the World Bank's "External Audit Indicator," Uzbekistan has improved to a "good" level.

On July 10, 2024, a presidential decree was adopted on "Additional Measures to Strengthen Financial Control over the Use of Budget Funds." It defines tasks for improving internal audit systems in ministries and state agencies, as well as conducting external audits of the consolidated budget execution.

The process of digital transformation within the agency continues: an automated information system called "Remote Audit" has been implemented, integrating 34 ministries and agencies.

As previously mentioned, last year the State Audit Office ensured additional budget revenues, optimized ineffective expenditures of ministries and agencies, and prevented financial shortcomings.

Systematic work in this direction must be continued this year, as emphasized in the meeting.

To this end, databases from 110 ministries and agencies will be integrated into the "Remote Audit" information system of the State Audit Office. This will allow for comprehensive monitoring of budget expenditures amounting to 480 trillion sums.

Identifying additional sources of budget income, preventing financial and other risks, and monitoring the financial activities of enterprises with state ownership remain ongoing tasks.

In 2025, measures will be taken to ensure the completeness of 309 trillion sums in budget revenue. The practice of auditing projects funded by international financial institutions according to international standards will commence.

The President emphasized the necessity of strict compliance with financial discipline requirements and cost-saving measures in all state agencies.