Who we are

The Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) is the ultimate authority responsible for promoting the noble principles of accountability, transparency and integrity across all Abu Dhabi government entities, and institutions, whether local or international, in which the Abu Dhabi government has a vested interest of over 25%.

The Authority is tasked with ensuring that public resources and funds are managed, collected and disbursed efficiently, effectively and economically, safeguarding them from non-compliance or abuse for the benefit of future generations.

ADAA is a financially and administratively independent body working directly under the authority of His Highness Ruler of Abu Dhabi. ADAA has a mandate to monitor the financial and operational activities of government entities as well as associated companies and projects.

What We Do

ADAA's primary mission is to ensure the most efficient use and protection of all public funds and resources across Abu Dhabi government entities by overseeing financial and operational activities, combating any identified or potential financial and administrative misconduct, and strengthening our national principles of integrity, transparency and accountability through stringent financial and administrative auditing.

Our mission is guided by a dedication to preserving the integrity of Abu Dhabi Emirate, enhancing Abu Dhabi's reputation for collective accountability, transparency and integrity. This is accomplished through our core functions of audit, anti-corruption, violation reporting and strategic methods of preventing embezzlement, bribery or any activity that goes against our national principles. These functions are led by highly skilled experts who are committed to fostering ethics, diligence and fortitude in ensuring fiscal health and efficiency for the Emirate.

Why We Do It

Accountability. In individuals, accountability is the acceptance of responsibility for one's actions. It implies a willingness to be transparent, allowing others to observe and evaluate one's performance. ADAA is itself accountable: for safeguarding public funds in Abu Dhabi government entities, meaning that an individual

Anti-corruption policies play a crucial role in the prevention of any misuse or misappropriation of public funds. If misconduct in the public sector remains undetected or unchecked, it can cause serious damage including undermining public trust in government, wasting public resources and money, causing injustice by taking advantage of some at the expense of others, inefficiencies in operations and damage to reputations – which can also have the knock-on effect of making it difficult to recruit and retain quality staff. It may also be more difficult to attract investment, adversely affecting the economy. ADAA works to protect against these factors and maintain fiscal health and efficiency in all entities that come under its purview by encouraging a self-policing society that is ready to help Prevent, Detect, React, Act.