Mini-homologues meeting brought together Audit Authorities in the Western Balkans
On 2nd October 2024, the Governmental Audit Office of EU Funds successfully organized the Mini-Homologues Meeting at The Zira Hotel, Belgrade, as part of the Twinning Project “Further Strengthening the Capacity of the Serbian Audit Authority.” The event, aimed at fostering cooperation between Audit Authorities of EU funds in the Western Balkans, was marked by the honor of hosting distinguished representatives from the European Commission’s DG Near, DG Agri and the EU Delegation in Serbia, highlighting the significance of the meeting and strengthening the shared commitment to advancing auditing practices in the region.
Тhe meeting opened with an address from Ms. Milena Milojević, Acting Director of the Serbian Audit Authority; Mr. Neven Šprlje, Director of the Croatian Audit Authority; and Mr. Frederic Misrahi, representative of the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia.
Experts from the Croatian and Hungarian Audit Authorities led interactive workshop, focusing on key topics such as audit trails, financial corrections and the digitalization of audit processes. These sessions provided valuable insights and practical approaches for improving audit methodologies and practices.
The meeting also included a panel discussion on the role of Audit Authorities in the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness of EU fund audits.
The Mini-Homologues Meeting provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange among audit authorities, reinforcing the commitment to accountability in managing EU funds. The insights gained will contribute to strengthening auditing practices in the scope EU-funded programmes across the region.
