Marking One Year of Leadership at the Gibraltar Audit Office
1st June 2026The Principal Auditor, Phil Sharman, was interviewed by Ros Astengo on GBC’s Viewpoint, in his first televised appearance since taking up the post. The programme aired on 11 June 2026 and is now available to watch online.
Following a period in which the work of the Gibraltar Audit Office (GAO) has been at the centre of significant public and parliamentary debate, the interview provided an important opportunity to reflect on the future direction of public audit in Gibraltar.
During the discussion, the Principal Auditor addressed a number of key issues, including:
- Financial accountability and parliamentary scrutiny
- Value-for-money audits
- Audit independence
- Staffing challenges
- The need for legislative reform
- Clearing the backlog of public accounts
With an ambitious programme of audit reform proposed, the conversation highlighted both the challenges and opportunities ahead as the GAO continues its work to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the management of public finances.
Watch the full programme here: gbc.gi
