Audit Authority Representatives Participate in Workshops Dedicated to the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
Representatives of the Audit Authority participated in the regional workshop “Auditing of Reforms within the Reform and Growth Facility”, held on 1–2 June 2026 in Ljubljana and organised by the Centre of Excellence in Finance (CEF) within the project Structural Reforms Better Integrated within Fiscal Frameworks (FISR2), funded by the European Union.
The workshop was dedicated to strengthening the capacities of internal auditors, auditors from Supreme Audit Institutions, Central Harmonisation Units and Audit Authorities involved in the implementation of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. Particular attention was given to the roles and responsibilities of auditors within the management and control system, risk-based audit planning, monitoring of the four key irregularities under the Facility (prevention of double funding, conflict of interest, corruption, irregularities and fraud), as well as reporting and the preparation of summary of audits accompanying payment request. For all participants, the most valuable aspect of the workshop was the opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss challenges encountered in the ex-ante audit approach focused on monitoring the achievement of predefined results. The topics covered are also highly relevant in the context of monitoring the implementation of the Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia and further strengthening the management and control system within the established institutional framework.
The activities continued through the two-day workshop “Auditing of Reforms from the Reform Agenda: Serbia”, held in Belgrade on 8–9 June 2026. The workshop focused on the practical aspects of planning, conducting and reporting on audit engagements related to the implementation of the Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia, enabling participants to apply theoretical concepts in hands on environment.
Capacity building in this area will continue through the upcoming workshop “Internal Audit and Risk Assessment of Green Measures within the Reform and Growth Facility”, which will be held in Sarajevo on 17–18 June 2026. The workshop is dedicated to the practical aspects of internal audit and risk management in the implementation of reform measures, with particular emphasis on measures contributing to the objectives of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
Participation of the Audit Authority representatives in these activities contributes to the further strengthening of professional capacities in the fields of auditing, risk management and monitoring of reform implementation, while also providing an opportunity to exchange experiences with institutions from the region involved in the implementation of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.
