EFFECT OF AUTOMATED AUDITING ON PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TANZANIA: THE CASE OF AUDITOR GENERAL OFFICE

The study examined the effect of automated auditing on public organizational performance in Tanzania: the case of auditor general office. The positivist research philosophy was used in this investigation. Moreover, this study employed a quantitative research technique. The research design used in this study is explanatory. Simple random was used to extract 246 sample size from a population of 680 auditors working at Controller and Auditor General office. Statured questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data. The study found that Automated Audit was positive and significantly related to the dependent Controller and auditing office organizational performance. Therefore, the study recommends that continuous professional development programs should be implemented to improve auditors' skills in handling automated auditing systems, focusing on both technical expertise and data interpretation. Also, there should be development of a comprehensive integration strategy that ensures the automated auditing system interacts smoothly with other internal systems, improving data flow and accessibility.