ago.gov.sg AGO Auditing Service Scholarship Singapore : Auditor General’s Office

Organization : Auditor General’s Office
Type of Facility : AGO Auditing Service Scholarship
Country: Singapore

Website : https://www.ago.gov.sg/
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AGO Auditing Service Scholarship :

AGO plays an important role in enhancing public accountability and governance in the public sector.

Related : Accountant General’s Department Accountancy Scholarship Singapore : www.statusin.org/9001.html

AGO checks on the proper accounting of public moneys and use of public resources through various types of audits. Our observations include system weaknesses, non-compliance with control procedures or legislation, and instances of excess, extravagance, or gross inefficiency leading to waste in the use of public funds and resources.

As the nation’s auditor, AGO believes in nurturing outstanding and talented individuals who desire to serve Singapore and who are interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in public sector auditing.

If you are a driven individual with an analytical and enquiring mind and would like to make a difference in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for the Auditing Service Scholarship. The scholarship promises a satisfying career where endless opportunities abound. AGO scholars will undergo internship with AGO during the period of study.

Eligibility Criteria:
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore citizenship.
Demonstrated strong leadership qualities with active particpation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA

Undergraduate Scholarship:
Good GCE “A” level results (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent.

Mid-Term Scholarship :
Open to outstanding undergraduates who are currently pursuing an Accountancy degree at the local universities listed below and have completed at least one semester of undergraduates studies. Applicants should be on track for at least a Second Upper Class Honours.

Course of Study:
** Accountancy

Universities:
** National University of Singapore
** Nanyang Technological University
** Singapore Management University

Career, Training Opportunities & Job Rotation:
Upon graduation, the scholars will embark on a rewarding career in public sector auditing. Comprehensive training designed to develop individuals in maximising their potential will be provided. In addition, job rotation will be provided to allow exposure to different aspects of audit.

Student Exchange Programme:
We encourage our scholars to develop a broad perspective by participating in their respective universities’ overseas Student Exchange Programme. Additional allowances will be covered in accordance with our scholarship policy.

Value of Award:
The scholarship will cover tuition and other compulsory fees, maintenance allowance, hostel allowance and pre-studies allowance.

Duration of Bond:
AGO scholars are required to serve a four-year bond.

FAQ :
What is the difference in roles between AGO and the Accountant-General’s Department (AGD)?
AGD is a department under the Ministry of Finance (MOF). It is headed by the Accountant-General who is in effect the “Chief Financial Officer” of the Government. AGO is an organ of state headed by the Auditor-General, and is the “External Auditor” of the Government.

Does AGO act on feedback or complaints from the public including whistle-blowing?
AGO welcomes feedback or complaints including whistle-blowing that relate to loss or potential loss of public funds; for example, on practices that may point to non-compliance with financial and procurement rules, waste and extravagance, and suspected misappropriation or fraud.

Does AGO audit all statutory boards?
The Acts of most statutory boards provide for the audit of their accounts by AGO or another auditor appointed by the Minister concerned in consultation with the Auditor-General. In addition, the Minister for Finance has, under section 4(4) of the Audit Act, directed that the Auditor-General may carry out selective audits of statutory boards.
AGO audits the financial statements of three statutory boards annually and conducts selective audits of the other statutory boards in rotation.