The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia joined the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network on 23 January 2025. It is an independent oversight body at the federal level, according to Article 114 of the Interim National Constitution and the Public Audit Law. It is the highest authority responsible for safeguarding and preserving public assets, auditing their accounts and promoting public Sector accountability and good governance.The office's mandate includes conducting comprehensive audits on all state agencies independently, ensuring complete independence to carry out its supervisory duties without interference or restrictions, as stipulated by the applicable laws and regulations.

With the accession of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the membership count reaches fifty-three (53) ministries and specialized agencies from twenty (20) Arab countries, along with two observer members from Brazil and Malaysia, and the "Non-Governmental Group," consisting of twenty-five (25) independent civil society organizations across the Arab region.

On this occasion, the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Lawyer Ahmed Issa Gotali, said, "Joining this network marks a pivotal milestone in our efforts to build robust and effective state institutions". He emphasized the commitment to strengthening the role of the Office of the Auditor General in advancing integrity and countering corruption through this membership, while drawing on the wealth of regional expertise and best practices offered by the network. Mr. Gotali further expressed his eagerness to actively contribute to the network's future initiatives, fostering collaboration and the exchange of invaluable knowledge and experiences with fellow member agencies.

The President of the Network, Dr. Mohamed Ali Al-Lami, expressed confidence that this membership would strengthen cooperation with the Federal Republic of Somalia and contribute to deepening the role of the network as a regional mechanism that has been serving its members since its establishment in 2008.