Dkt. Othman Abbas Ali

Controller And Auditor General  (CAG) - Zanzibar

It is with profound warmth that I welcome you to the OCAGZ website.

We are happy that you have taken out the time to visit our website and trust that you will find the experience rewarding.

The OCAGZ website provides you with an overview of the  Office of the Controller and Auditor General Zanzibar and the mandate as it is enshrined in the constitution Zanzibar of 1984.

Our Mission

" To promote accountability through quality audit in the public sector and assure the nation that public resources are applied for purpose intended "

Our Vision

 “A leading Independent Supreme Audit Institution that promotes public accountability and transparency”

• National Audit Office of Tanzania
• INTOSAI 
• Ministry of Finance Zanzibar
• Establishment of OCAGZ Act
• OCAGZ Organization Chart
• Public Finance Act
• Act No. 11 Of 2003 of OCAGZ
• Stake Holder
• Strategic Plan

The OCAGZ has well performed through the following core values :- 

(i) Independence and Objectivity.

This means that, the OCAGZ is an agent of House of Representative that is independent and based on evidence collected in accordance with the requirements of the Audit Act and based on International Auditing Standards and guidelines. The OCAGZ will bring an unbiased, objective and fair approach to its work.

(ii) Serving the Public Interest.

This relays on promoting greater accountability and transparency in the use of public funds, and for the results achieved by these funds done by OCAGZ.

(iii) Commitment to Excellent.

The OCAGZ is committed to continuously improving its processes and practices and delivering products and services of the highest quality, in accordance with best professional practices and standards. The OCAGZ will share its experience with other relevant professional bodies and contribute to the advancement of legislative discipline.

(iv)Respect Workplace.

The OCAGZ is committed to provide a working environment in which all are treated with dignity and respect and encouraged to realize their full carrier potential. The OCAGZ will encourage open and honest communication to climate of trust and team work. The OCAGZ values each employee’s talent and diversity, and will support learning and quality of life endeavors.

(v)Trust and Integrity:

The OCAGZ will sustain public confidence by ensuring that auditors conduct themselves with honest and integrity, treating information with due confidentiality, and generally acting in a manner that highest standard of professional conduct.  

(vi)Disciplined Work force:

The OCAGZ is a disciplined work force observes manager/subordinate  principles, office policies and maintains high professional interpersonal skills.