Singapore to get new Auditor-General from February

Ng Wai Choong, will take over as the Auditor-General, from February 8, when the current incumbent, Goh Soon Poh, retires.

Currently the Commissioner and CEO of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Ng will retire after 35 years. Ng previously held leadership positions with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

At IRAS, Ng oversaw initiatives to improve taxpayers’ experience, including digitalising taxpayer notice and enhancing the myTaxPortal, a secured and personalised portal for residents to view and manage their tax transactions with IRAS.

“IRAS actively promoted digital solutions like Seamless Filing from Software, One-Stop Payroll software and InvoiceNow as well, making tax filing even more seamless for businesses,” stated IRAS’ official press release.

The current Auditor-General Goh will relinquish the post after six years in the position that is tasked to ensure that public sector funds are accounted for.

Digitalisation and human capital  

A government release said that under Goh’s leadership, the Auditor-General's Office (AGO) harnessed the use of data and technology to strengthen the quality of audit, and further enhanced collaboration with public sector agencies to strengthen financial governance.

Goh introduced initiatives around professional development for current AGO auditors, as well as talent attraction and retention, initiatives that were aligned to the AGO 2030 transformation plan.

“AGO launched a Masters Scholarship for its auditors and set in place secondments and exchanges with public and private organisations. A Strategic Workforce Plan was also implemented to ensure that AGO stays relevant and prepared for the future,” the release stated.

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