Brazil reinforces its leading role at the UN in meeting of the Advisory Committee and Board of Auditors
By Secom / Serint
For the first time, the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) took part in the meeting between the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) of the United Nations General Assembly and the Board of Auditors, held in September in New York. The Court played an active role in the discussions, providing clarifications on the 2024 2025 audit cycle and presenting detailed, technically sound analyses. This engagement reinforced Brazil's international recognition for the quality and rigor of its oversight.
The meeting is part of the UN oversight and governance process and was aimed at reviewing the audit reports submitted by the Board of Auditors before their submission to the General Assembly. The ACABQ, composed of 21 experts elected for their experience in management and finance, is responsible for assessing and commenting on the reports, offering recommendations that are subsequently examined by the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, which addresses administrative and budgetary matters. Currently chaired by Brazilian Juliana Gaspar Ruas, the committee reflects Brazil's growing presence in strategic positions within the United Nations.
Over 3 days, ACABQ members conducted an in-depth review of the audits carried out by the Board. On the last day, the Brazilian portfolio was also examined, during which TCU representatives contributed with precise and collaborative explanations, as a result of the joint work of the audit teams, leaders, and supervisors. In total, the committee submitted 137 additional questions for written response, demonstrating the rigor of the review process.
Brazil's performance was once again recognized for its technical excellence and commitment to good governance, the result of a partnership between the TCU, the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), and state and municipal courts of accounts. This cooperation consolidates the country's position as an international benchmark for transparency and government audit, strengthening confidence in the United Nations oversight system.