Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received the 23rd Annual Report for 2025-2026 from His Excellency Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Auditor-General of the National Audit Office (NAO).
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness emphasized the significance of effective oversight practices to enhance public resource management and support government entities in achieving their objectives. He highlighted the importance of these efforts in ensuring optimal use of public funds, improving service quality, and advancing national achievements under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
His Royal Highness reiterated the role of the NAO in improving government performance and upholding transparency, accountability, and responsibility. He noted the importance of audit reports in assessing government efficiency and identifying improvement opportunities, urging the translation of findings into practical measures to strengthen operational systems and enhance productivity across government sectors.
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended the NAO and its workforce for their professionalism and contribution to enhancing compliance with legislation and procedures. He stressed the need for prompt action on NAO report findings, including implementing corrective measures and taking legal action to prevent recurrence of non-compliance issues.
His Royal Highness also highlighted the importance of developing preventive measures to minimize risks, enhance expenditure efficiency, and safeguard public funds. Emphasizing investment in national talent and fostering a culture of innovation, he noted that such efforts are crucial for achieving institutional excellence and sustained government performance improvements.
HE Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed expressed gratitude to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for their support of the NAO, which is vital for strengthening oversight mechanisms and improving institutional performance. He reported that 95 oversight tasks were completed in the fiscal year, resulting in 134 reports and approximately 1,052 recommendations, with 96.3% of previous recommendations being implemented or in progress.
Several senior officials, including HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, attended the meeting.