In a significant step to enhance its audit capacity, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has engaged 60 external auditors to support the Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) & Internal Audit (Customs).
To ensure consistency and quality, the FBR has also issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) outlining the framework for deploying these auditors across regional formations.
According to officials, this initiative is part of the FBR’s Transformation Plan (Customs), which seeks to modernize customs operations and strengthen oversight mechanisms.
🔹 Key Highlights:
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The Third-Party Auditors are being onboarded through HR firms.
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Evaluation Committees will assess and finalize shortlisted candidates for each region, including FBR headquarters.
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The evaluation process may be conducted in person or virtually, based on feasibility.
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The HR firms bear the primary responsibility for ensuring the auditors’ quality and competence.
This move is expected to bolster FBR’s post-clearance audit capabilities, improve transparency, and promote compliance within the customs framework.
