The Municipality has not adopted urban development plans for 20 settlements, has failed to take measures to remove illegally constructed buildings – particularly in protected areas – urban equipment has been installed without the required permits and payment of communal fees, and subsidies granted to public enterprises in the amount of 36.505.000 denars were provided without an approved Program and without prior consent from the Municipal Council

The bilateral visit made a valuable contribution to strengthening the international cooperation of the State Audit Office and to further enhancing professional capacities, to improve transparency, accountability, and the effective management of public finances

The audit found that 287 hectares of the total usable area of the Technological Industrial Development Zones (TIDZ) and industrial zones are not functionally utilized, i.e. they have not been leased, while seven out of the total 16 zones, covering an area of 203.5 hectares, as well as one industrial zone with an area of 3.2 hectares, have not been put into operation, i.e. have not been leased to potential users

In accordance with the established criteria set out in the Guidelines for Strategic and Annual Audit Planning, in 2026, the SAO plans to carry out at least 237 audits, of which 217 will be regularity audits, 13 performance audits, 3 compliance audits, and 4 audits on the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Final Audit Reports from the previous period

According to macroeconomic indicators published by the Ministry of Finance for 2024, the Central Budget deficit stands at 4,4% of GDP, down from 4,8% in 2023

The workshop is part of the State Audit Office’s commitment to the continuous professional development of its employees, aiming to constantly enhance their knowledge and skills, and to ensure timely adaptation to changes in the international auditing and accounting framework

The State Audit Office remains committed to enhancing cooperation with higher education institutions and supporting initiatives that bridge theory and practice

The 26th anniversary event confirmed the role of the State Audit Office as a modern, open, and professional institution that remains consistently dedicated to protecting the public interest and strengthening good governance