Our Historical Evolution
Third Auditor General Under The Constitution
50 years of RAA
The RAA attains 50 years of its existence as Nation’s Auditor
Bilateral relations with SAI Vietnam & SAI Finland
Signed MoU with State Audit Office of Vietnam and National Audit Office of Finland for Capacity Development
Inaugurated the PDC in Tsirang
- The RAA signed MoU with the State Audit Institution of UAE for capacity development
- The Professional Development Centre, Tsirang inaugurated on 01 November 2018.
- The Audit Act of Bhutan 2018 repealed the Audit Act of Bhutan 2006
Adoption of ISSAI
The RAA adopted International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) in January 2017
Bilateral relations with SAI Thailand
The RAA signed MoU with the Office of the Auditor General of Thailand for capacity development
Second Auditor General appointed under the Constitution
Dasho Tshering Kezang appointed as the second Auditor General under the Constitution in July 2015
Druk Thuksey
The RAA was conferred the highest Institutional Award “Druk Thuksey” by His Majesty the King during 105th National Day Celebration
First Auditor General under the Constitution
Dasho Ugen Chewang appointed as the first Auditor General under the Constitution in July 2010
RAA was declared as a Constitutional Body
Bhutan adopted Constitution and the RAA was declared as a Constitutional Body under Article 25
Audit Act of Bhutan 2006 enacted
Audit Act of Bhutan 2006 enacted
Dasho Ugen Chewang. Auditor General (2005-2015)
Dasho Ugen Chewang appointed as the Auditor General in December 2005
Initiated the certification of the Annual Financial Statements of RGoB
RAA started certifying the Annual Financial Statements of the Royal Government of Bhutan for the first time in 2003 as required under the FRR 2001
Adoption of FRR 2001
- The Financial Rules & Regulations (FRR) 2001 adopted.
- RAA signed MoU with CAG of India for Professional Capacity Development
Dasho Kunzang Wangdi. Auditor General (2000-2005)
Dasho Kunzang Wangdi was appointed as the Auditor General in January 2000
Dasho Wangdi Norbu. Auditor General (1997-2000)
Dasho Wangdi Norbu was appointed as the Auditor General in June 1997
Dasho Kipchu Dorji. Auditor General (1991-1997)
Dasho Kipchu Dorji was appointed as the Auditor General in 1991
Streamlined the roles & responsibilities of RAA
The General Auditing Rules and Regulations 1989 was adopted further delineating the roles and responsibilities of RAA
Dasho Sonam Tobgye. Auditor General (1985-1991)
The Audit Department was granted with autonomous status and renamed as the Royal Audit Authority (RAA). Dasho Sonam Tobgye was appointed as the first Auditor General.
Establishement of the Royal Audit Department
The Financial Manual 1974 launched by 34th Session of the National Assembly established the Royal Audit Department under Ministry of Finance
Appointment of four Royal Auditors
The Royal Audit Office was established on 16th April 1970 with appointment of four Royal Auditors.
His Excellency Lyonpo Chogyal. The first Finance Minister of Bhutan. Appointed by the 28th session of the National Assembly on 20th May 1968
The Accounts and Audit Organization was established under Development Wing with launching of Manual for Finance, Accounting & Service Rules 1963
Dasho Thinley Dorji. Second Speaker of then National Assemly of Bhutan
The 16th National Assembly proposed for a separate audit system in Bhutan
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
Prior to 1960, the audit was conducted by the King himself