Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has announced that a positive change to the salaries of state internal auditors will be implemented very soon.

The Vice President made this statement while officiating and addressing the opening ceremony of the "Internal Audit Conference 2025," organized by the Ministry of Finance.

Highlighting that a special framework has been formulated for internal auditors to reduce the challenges they face in their work, the Vice President stated that the salaries of internal auditors in state offices will see a positive change in the near future.

"A special framework has now been formulated for internal auditors. And I am pleased to share the good news that a positive change to the salaries of internal auditors in state offices will come in the near future," the Vice President said.

The Vice President noted that the theme of this year's Internal Audit Conference, "The Role of Internal Audit in Accountability and Advancing Public Interest in a Changing Environment," also highlights the unforeseen risks, challenges, and auditing complexities that arise as the world evolves and modernizes with different innovations. Therefore, he urged auditors to identify and be vigilant about such risks, and to strengthen internal controls within institutions before issues escalate.