scope:

PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this manual is to describe the Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) and to provide guidance to ICAO Member States (hereinafter referred to as Member States or States), recognized organizations, USAP-CMA audit team leaders (TLs) and audit team members (TMs) and support staff involved in the planning, preparation, conduct and reporting of USAP-CMA audits.

It also provides information on the background and evolution of the USAP, along with an explanation of its management and various components and standardized processes and procedures which ensure that USAP-CMA audits are conducted in a systematic and consistent manner.