The National Audit Office urged the Ministry of Finance’s National Property Administration to improve its slow progress in developing state-owned land

The National Audit Office conducted an audit of the development and utilization of state-owned land in the ZhuBei Special Industrial Zone in HsinChu County, which was handled by the National Property Administration, Ministry of Finance (hereinafter referred to as NPA). The audit revealed that when NPA cooperated with the initial stage of the ZhuBei WenXiao 5 nearby area redevelopment plan, it failed to properly assess and coordinate with the HsinChu County Government to develop a cooperation model for the Special Industrial Zone within the redevelopment area as early as possible. After the allocation of state-owned land, there was also a lack of specific and feasible utilization plans. After being requested to review and improve, NPA revised the "Operation Manual for State-Owned Non-Public Use Land Participating in Urban Planning (Master Plan) Change" on November 26, 2025, to improve the operational procedures.

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The National Audit Office’s call for improvement, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Law, has now been enacted and published

In response to the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Executive Yuan has been promoting the "Taiwan AI Action Plan" since 2018, actively introducing AI applications through public-private collaboration. Following an audit by the National Audit Office, it was found that as AI applications become increasingly widespread, the associated risks and governance needs are also rising. However, there is still a lack of legal foundation for AI development norms and promoting applications. After being requested by the National Audit Office to urge the competent authorities to accelerate the legislative process for the AI Basic Act, the Executive Yuan has since formulated and promulgated the AI Basic Act, establishing a legal foundation.

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Audit Agency Urges Miaoli Townships to Improve Procurement Practices, Recovers Bid Bonds

The Miaoli County Audit Office found that some local offices in Miaoli County that handled procurement cases failed to impose penalties on suppliers for violations of the Government Procurement Act, in accordance with regulations. After being requested to improve, the relevant authorities have recovered bid bonds and unjust gains, thereby maintaining the fairness of procurement.

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National Audit Office Urges Improvement in Detecting Drug-Impaired Drivers with New Testing Method

To ensure public transportation safety, the government has amended the Criminal Code to clearly define law enforcement standards for driving under the influence of drugs.

Following an audit by the National Audit Office, it was found that law enforcement officers lacked effective tools to quickly identify drivers under the influence of drugs, thereby hindering timely intervention. After being notified, the Executive Yuan was requested to oversee improvements. Consequently, the handling principles have been revised, and saliva drug screening tests have been incorporated into law enforcement procedures, effectively enhancing the capacity to crack down on driving under the influence of drugs and ensuring road traffic safety.

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