As part of the first year of its term, the Presidency of the Latin American and Caribbean Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (OLACEFS), currently held by the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), announced the launch of the OLACEFS Coordination Network on June 10, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen internal dialogue, enhance institutional coordination, and increase the visibility and outreach of the organization at both regional and international levels.
Promoted by the TCU in response to the needs of the OLACEFS Presidency, the Network is conceived as a collaborative space. Its purpose is to strengthen ties among the different bodies of the organization and expand the impact of ongoing and future initiatives. Through a model of regular meetings bringing together cooperation focal points and TCU technical focal points, alongside representatives from OLACEFS bodies, the Network seeks to create opportunities for cooperation and broaden the reach of joint activities under development.
In this context, the OLACEFS Presidency proposed a schedule of regular virtual meetings with the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) that chair the Organization’s Committees and Commissions, emphasizing that the consolidation of the Network will be the result of a collective effort.
FIRST STEPS
The first meeting of the OLACEFS Coordination Network was held on June 16 with the Legal Advisory Committee (CAJ), chaired by the SAI of Paraguay. Through a focused review of the activities included in the Annual Operational Plan (AOP), areas were identified to strengthen cooperation with a view to modernizing the OLACEFS Regulations. In addition, CAJ representatives presented actions related to the drafting of Terms of Reference and a Committee Functions Manual, among other topics.
On June 23, a meeting was held with the chairmanship of the Capacity Building Committee (CCC), led by the SAI of Chile. During the meeting, strategies were
discussed to advance the Task Forces, with a focus on learning pathways in areas such as digital transformation, public procurement, and the environment. Opportunities for improvement were also identified regarding communication with members and the expansion of participation in capacity-building initiatives, highlighting information dissemination challenges that affect SAI engagement. Finally, the CCC Presidency underscored the importance of strengthening member commitment and establishing mechanisms to monitor ongoing actions.
On 30 June, the Presidency met with the Commission on Gender, Inclusion, and Diversity (CGID), chaired by the SAI of Argentina. During the meeting, participants identified initial areas in which the OLACEFS Presidency could support the Commission’s work, with particular emphasis on strengthening the dissemination of its initiatives and improving internal communication within the Organization. The TCU’s technical focal points also shared their experiences in areas related to the CGID’s mandate.
NEXT STEPS
During July, a meeting is planned with the Special Technical Commission for the Environment (COMTEMA). The first cycle of meetings with all Committees and Commissions is expected to be completed by October.
A progress report on the activities carried out under the Coordination Network will be presented during the OLACEFS Ordinary General Assembly, to be held in Colombia in August. For more information: [email protected]
