AMMAN — The response rate to Audit Bureau findings and recommendations rose to a record 71 per cent in 2025, up from 59 per cent in 2024 and 35 per cent in 2021, Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen said on Wednesday.

 

Al Hamadeen said the rate had increased by 36 percentage points since 2021, reaching its highest level in Jordan’s history, according to approved data.

 

The response rate fell from 35 per cent in 2021 to 21 per cent in 2022 before rising to 48 per cent in 2023, 59 per cent in 2024 and 71 per cent in 2025, according to an Audit Bureau statement.

 

The indicator measures how effectively entities subject to the bureau’s oversight respond to audit findings and implement corrective measures.

 

Al Hamadeen attributed the improvement to the bureau’s efforts to develop its oversight tools and working methods, as well as greater responsiveness from audited institutions.

 

He said the bureau’s technical teams had developed the Audit Findings Follow-up System (MRT), which enables electronic tracking of audit observations, recommendations and related actions.

 

The system helps monitor corrective measures, identify cases requiring further action and verify compliance with audit requirements.

 

The bureau has also introduced procedures for discussing findings with the entities concerned before issuing final reports. These discussions aim to establish documented action plans, clarify responsibilities and facilitate follow-up.

 

Al Hamadeen praised Prime Minister Jafar Hassan’s directives and follow-up which encouraged ministries and public institutions to address outstanding findings and accelerate corrective measures.

 

He also highlighted the team follow up with relevant authorities to address violations, monitor the recovery of funds owed to the Treasury and refer cases requiring further action to the competent authorities.

 

These efforts complement Parliament’s oversight role through the Senate, the Lower House and their relevant committees, which review Audit Bureau reports and examine institutions’ responses to identified violations.

 

Al Hamadeen said the bureau had evaluated 166 internal control and audit units and submitted its findings to the Cabinet.

 

The recommendations focused on improving procedures, training personnel and expanding digital systems to help institutions identify and address deficiencies early.

 

He stressed that the bureau would continue to follow up on unresolved findings, verify corrective measures and address the root causes of violations to strengthen accountability, improve financial and administrative performance and safeguard public funds.

 

The Audit Bureau’s annual report for the 2025 fiscal year is expected to outline its activities, achievements and audit findings, including response rates and other performance indicators.

 

The report is scheduled to be submitted to the Senate and the Lower House at the beginning of Parliament’s next ordinary session in November, according to the statement.