The audit office should play a significant role in anti-corruption efforts, said an article in Beijing Youth Daily (excerpts below).

A clear and concise audit can reveal corruption quicker than almost anything else. Numbers do not lie.

Public participation is a key ingredient in fighting corruption and the public show every inclination to back the auditors in exposing graft.

The National People's Congress has made anti-corruption legislation a priority.

Thus the authorities should consider enacting and adjusting laws such as the Audit Law and Budget Law, which may further boost the credibility of the auditors in fighting corruption.