Mr. Chen previously served as Deputy Director-General of the Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics of the former Taiwan Provincial Government, Deputy Director-General of the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (Central Office) of the Executive Yuan, Chief Accountant of the Coast Guard Administration, Chief Accountant of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Director of the First Department and Accounting Officer of the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan, Deputy Minister, and later as Administrative and Political Deputy Minister of the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan.

He has been recognized as an Outstanding Accounting Official and Model Civil Servant by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, and has received the Third-Class, Second-Class, and First-Class Accounting Professional Medals for his distinguished contributions.

Upon nomination by former President Tsai Ing-wen and with the approval of the Legislative Yuan, Mr. Chen assumed office as Auditor General on October 2, 2019. He was reappointed to a second term on October 2, 2025, following nomination by the President and approval by the Legislative Yuan.

Statement at the Legislative Yuan (September 19, 2025)

During the plenary committee session of the Legislative Yuan on September 19, 2025, convened to review the nomination of the Auditor General, Mr. Chen delivered an oral statement outlining his vision to strengthen the exercise of audit powers through four strategic dimensions — Smart Audit, Sustainability Audit, Resilience Audit, and Toward Good Governance — while continuing to advance the three core audit competencies of Oversight, Insight, and Foresight. These initiatives aim to enhance the value and effectiveness of the audit function in promoting good governance.

1. Smart Audit – Expanding the Application of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence

The NAO will strengthen the integration of generative AI, big data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and cloud services into the audit process. By building an intelligent audit environment and cultivating professional auditors proficient in both data analytics and audit insight, the NAO seeks to develop a high-performance and smart audit model.

2. Sustainability Audit – Incorporating International Practices to Strengthen Audits of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The NAO will comprehensively examine key sustainability issues related to the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of government policies. Drawing on the experience of advanced SAIs, the NAO will assess cross-sectoral implementation of sustainability policies and encourage the participation of stakeholders to ensure that no one is left behind in the realization of national sustainable development goals.

3. Resilience Audit – Enhancing Government Resilience Governance through a Forward-Looking Perspective

The NAO will continue to strengthen audits of resilience measures in areas such as industrial development, public welfare, cybersecurity, and national defense, urging public agencies to enhance their resilience and adaptive capacity. Through a forward-looking perspective, the NAO will help identify potential policy risks and challenges from a whole-of-government viewpoint, demonstrating its proactive role in supporting Taiwan’s long-term development.

4. Toward Good Governance – Advancing the Vision of Collaborative Efforts in Audit Administration to Promote Good Governance

The NAO will further enhance the transparency of government information and the quality of the Final Accounts Audit Report, while fostering open communication channels between government and citizens. It will also promote best practices among administrative agencies through experience sharing and positive engagement, working hand in hand with public institutions and stakeholders to realize the shared vision of good governance through collaboration.