The Mongolian National Audit Office has launched a financial and compliance audit of the funding and expenditure related to the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), which was held in Mongolia.

The audit was launched on September 8, 2026, by D.Bayarsaikhan, Director of the Special Purpose Audit Office and Lead Auditor. He briefed representatives of the audited organizations on the objectives, scope, plans, and programs of the audit.

The audit will examine the sources of funding used to organize COP17, as well as the planning and budgeting processes, compliance of budget expenditures with relevant laws and regulations, and the results of funding and expenditure.

The audit will cover the National Committee for Organizing COP17, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of State Property Policy and Regulation, the Office of the Mayor of the Capital City, and other relevant organizations.

It will examine decisions, policy documents, operational reports, primary financial records, procurement contracts, and other relevant documents issued by these organizations between 2023 and 2026. The audit will also assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

At the opening of the audit, it was emphasized that representatives of the audited and participating organizations should provide complete and accurate documents and information required for the audit and fully cooperate with the audit team.

Published Date:2026-09-09