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Audit findings indicate that, despite long-standing implementation and progress achieved in the planning and execution of screening programs, under conditions of limited budgetary resources, the programs do not ensure sufficient coverage of the target population nor timely diagnosis at a scale that would allow for a systematic confirmation of their contribution to the early detection of malignant diseases and the reduction of mortality. Data show that in over 80% of female patients with cancer, treatment begins at later stages

In 2024, the Public Enterprise “Kolektorski Sistem – Skopje” (Collector System–Skopje) invoiced only 33% of the treated wastewater, and with accumulated liabilities of 493.108.000 denars (over 8 million euros) and a blocked bank account since its establishment, the enterprise faces serious financial challenges, reduced liquidity, and risks to the sustainability of its operations

The State Audit Office conducted a compliance audit of public procurements at the Ministry of Inter-Community Relations in 2023 and identified weaknesses in procurement planning, the awarding of public procurement contracts, the monitoring and verification of delivered goods and services, and the submission of required supporting documentation

Weaknesses were identified in financial management, payroll, public procurement, asset inventory procedures, implementation of the 2023 Program for Financing the Activities of Associations and Foundations, fuel procurement, motor vehicle servicing, and the internal control system within the Ministry of Inter-Community Relations

The workshop concluded with final observations and an interactive discussion, during which the need for continuous inter-institutional cooperation and further capacity building was emphasized to ensure an efficient, transparent, and accountable public procurement system

Through case studies and practical exercises, participants enhanced their analytical skills and professional skepticism, thereby strengthening the State Audit Office’s institutional capacities

The conference represents a significant national forum for promoting a coordinated approach to addressing the informal economy through strengthened institutional cooperation, the exchange of experiences, and the definition of concrete measures and actions

Reviewing final audit reports within parliamentary committees and bodies is an activity foreseen in the Memorandum of Cooperation between the State Audit Office and the Assembly, aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight and enabling more effective implementation of audit recommendations

The conference highlighted common AI-related challenges in public sector auditing and emphasized the need for ongoing capacity building and international cooperation