The World Bank Report No: ISR14624 Implementation Status & Results Jordan Strengthening the Capacity and Effectiveness of Jordan Supreme Audit Institute (P143478) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Strengthening the Capacity and Effectiveness of Jordan Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 1 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 20-May-2014 Supreme Audit Institute (P143478) Country: Jordan Approval FY: 2013 Product Line: Institutional Development Fund Region: MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Lending Instrument: Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 28-Feb-2013 Original Closing Date 27-Nov-2016 Planned Mid Term Review Date 07-Jun-2015 Last Archived ISR Date Effectiveness Date 09-Jan-2014 Revised Closing Date 27-Nov-2016 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from IDF Proposal) To strengthen the capacity of Jordan Audit Bureau to become a well-functioning Supreme Audit Institute that is capable of providing strong and independent oversight of the use of public funds. Specifically, the Grant will support the Audit Bureau in fulfilling its mandate, in line with the standards endorsed by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The Grant will support the Audit Bureau to enhance its independence and objectivity through reviewing its legal and institutional framework and recommending polices to bridge identified weaknesses. The Project will strengthen the Audit Bureau capacity in performing audit of specialized areas that is currently lacking the needed capacity and knowledge. These specialized areas are: financial audit, and Private Public Partnership (PPP) mega- projects audit, including procurement audit that comply with international good practices. To ensure sustainability, the Project has train-the-trainers models and training materials that will enhance the Audit Bureau training capacity in auditing at the local level and as well the regional level through its under construction Training Center. The Grant will help the Audit Bureau to position itself as a well-recognized training center locally and regionally. The training Center is expected to be inaugurated by the end of the year 2014 Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Public Disclosure Copy Legal and Institutional Framework 20000.00 Developing audit methodologies for specialized audit areas 183100.00 Designing and Developing training programs and modules and selecting and training a team of 40000.00 master- Grant management and financial statements audit 6900.00 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR14624 Previous Rating Current Rating Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Public Disclosure Copy Implementation Status Overview The project became effective on January 9, 2014 and it is relatively early to assess meaningfully the project's progress with regard to achieving its development objective. However, the Audit Bureau, the implementing agency of the Grant, established recently the Project Management Team consisting of a Project Manager, Procurement and FM officers. The establishment of the project team is considered a good indication that the project implementation is moving forward. The World Bank team will support the Project Management Team in launching the procurement activities, with focus at this stage on components one and two. Locations No Location data has been entered Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Institutional structure is developed and Text Value Current legal and institutional Recommendations on approved by the Audit Bureau structure does not meet Improved institutional and international best practice legal structure are approved by the Audit Bureau and submitted to the legislative parties in Jordan Date 02-Nov-2012 27-Nov-2016 Comments Audit Methodologies and guidelines for Text Value No documented audit Methodologies and guidelines financial audit, and PPP audit (including methodologies and guidelines in each area are developed procurement audit) are in place for financial audit, and approved, field tests and and PPP audit (including being implemented. procurement) Public Disclosure Copy Date 27-Nov-2016 Comments Audit Bureau auditors trained and equipped Text Value Less than 40 auditors are At least 100 auditors trained, with audit skills trained on financial audit, and including 10 trained trainers PPP audit Date 02-Nov-2012 27-Nov-2016 Comments Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR14624 Improved Audit Bureau training capacity to Text Value Limited capacity 10 qualified and trained provide training master trainers equipped by comprehensive training materials a d committed to Public Disclosure Copy disseminate further training Date 02-Nov-2012 27-Nov-2016 Comments Data on Financial Performance (as of 03-Feb-2014) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P143478 TF-14423 Effective 27-Nov-2013 27-Nov-2013 09-Jan-2014 27-Nov-2016 27-Nov-2016 Disbursements Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P143478 TF-14423 Effective USD 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The Audit Bureau established the Project Management Team, consisting of a Project Manager, a Procurement Officer and a Financial Management Officer. The World Bank team, Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR14624 based in Amman, will support the Project Management Team in launching the procurement activities, starting with components two and three. The Designated Account was opened at the Central Bank of Jordan and the first advance payment will be requested soon by the Audit Bureau. Restructuring History Public Disclosure Copy There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 4