NEW DELHI: Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), Gandhinagar will assist CAG in integration of geo-spatial tools into audit methodologies and conduct joint research in geo-spatial analysis, remote sensing, and satellite image analytics for audit applications.
An MoU was signed by Dy CAG S Ramann and BISAG-N director general TP Singh on Wednesday in presence of CAG Sanjay Murthy to enhance audit capabilities for leveraging advanced technologies and geographic information system and remote sensing.
Murthy said the partnership is part of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative and helps the federal auditor with geo-spatial consultancy services to enhance audit processes by integrating cutting-edge tools and techniques.
“This collaboration aims to strengthen the audit framework while developing customized geo-spatial solutions leveraging AI, machine learning, and big data analytics for audit-related projects,” he said. It seeks to provide technical guidance for the integration of geo-spatial tools into audit methodologies and conduct joint research in geo-spatial analysis, remote sensing, and satellite image analytics for audit applications, according to a statement.
In a similar step on Tuesday, the CAG and IIM, Mumbai had entered into an agreement to enhance capacity building of the auditor towards leveraging IIM’s academic expertise to support the CAG in refining audit methodologies for logistics, supply chains, and inventory management.
“Through this collaboration, IIM Mumbai will provide research, advisory services and specialized training aimed at optimizing logistics and supply chain practices in the public sector,” CAG said, adding that the partnership will help develop new audit frameworks to improve the assessment and management of public sector operations.
To start with, a customized training course for 45 CAG officials has been scheduled in the third week of April where the IIM will equip auditors with the essential skills needed to effectively audit and manage logistics and supply chain operations.
