Dubai's ruler, Maktoum bin Mohammed, endorses revised strategies for Finance Audit Authority Committees' operations.
Dubai's Financial Audit Authority under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has instituted new operational procedures for the Central Violations Committee and Grievances Committee within the Authority. Decision No. (4) of 2025 outlines these new regulations.
The new guidelines are designed to govern financial and administrative violations, ensuring fair, proportional, and transparent disciplinary penalties for employees and senior officials of entities under the Financial Audit Authority's purview.
The Central Violations Committee will focus on objective investigations, provide employees the right to submit written defenses, and prohibit multiple penalties for the same offense. Penalties will be lawfully justified and commensurate with the severity of the violation.
The Grievances Committee's authority and procedures are also defined, including a 15-working-day deadline for employees to file grievances following contested decisions. Late submissions will be invalid. Both employees and entities must abide by the Committee's rulings, which the entity is responsible for enforcing and reporting back to the Authority.
Maintaining confidentiality is paramount, with all committee sessions and records kept private unless disclosure is approved by the Financial Audit Authority's Director General for reasons of public interest.
To support these committees, the Financial Audit Authority will provide administrative and technical assistance, adhering to Law No. (4) of 2018.
By protecting public funds, ensuring compliance with workplace regulations, and fostering a fair, stable work environment across Dubai's public sector, these new procedures aim to strengthen accountability, safeguard employee rights, and enhance the integrity of public sector management in Dubai.
In light of these new operational procedures, the Financial Audit Authority will focus on enhancing the environment of business by ensuring financial regulations are adhered to, offering fair and proportionate penalties for violations, and providing a transparent and accountable system for both employees and entities. The Grievances Committee, which enforces a 15-working-day deadline for employees to file grievances, will also promote financial stability by upholding the rights of employees and fostering a content work environment in accordance with the principles of Law No. (4) of 2018.
