Auditor General of Mongolia appointed

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ During its session today, the Parliament discussed the appointment of new Auditor General of Mongolia who heads Mongolian National Audit Office, and approved of the proposed candidate D.Khurelbaatar who was nominated for the job in connection with Auditor General A.Zangad’s request to be released from his duties. The new Auditor General was born in Arkhangai province in 1961. He graduated from the former Ural Polytechnic Institute and Mongolian National Academy of Governance. Having worked in various organizations including local administration, ministries and factories, he is now working as an adjunct advisor to the Minister of Construction and Urban Development and Prime Minister of Mongolia. Some Members of Parliament questioned and gave instructions to the newly appointed Auditor General. Member of Parliament Ya.Sodbaatar said, “Measures have to be taken after determining the starting point. Mongolia spent a huge amount of money in the last 4 years, and the public should be informed of the outcome”. D.Khurelbaatar said that he will ensure transparency. Member of Parliament O.Baasankhuu instructed the Auditor to focus on monitoring state-run companies whereas Member of Parliament D.Terbishdagva said, “The previous authority didn’t perform poorly, but conclusion made after the inspection wasn’t practiced”, and advised the Auditor General to closely cooperate with parliamentary standing committees. As such, the Parliament voted up the appointment of D.Khurelbaatar, releasing the former Auditor General A.Zangad from his duties.