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Horizontal audit of data management governance

The Swiss Federal Audit Office concluded a horizontal audit of data management governance in the Federal Administration, finding that the seven departments and the Federal Chancellery have made only limited progress in establishing the required governance structures. Due to the low level of implementation, the audit was concluded ahead of schedule and further examination of planned audit questions was not pursued.

Published
14 Oct 2026
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The Swiss Federal Audit Office concluded a horizontal audit of data management governance in the Federal Administration, finding that the seven departments and the Federal Chancellery have made only limited progress in establishing the required governance structures. Due to the low level of implementation, the audit was concluded ahead of schedule and further examination of planned audit questions was not pursued.

Why it matters

The audit’s findings underscore gaps in data governance that could affect the availability and quality of data essential for AI development and deployment in Switzerland.

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