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This event represents an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, best practices and cooperation among Supreme Audit Institutions members of EUROSAI

The competent authorities in the country need to undertake additional measures and actions to address climate change due to, among other things, the absence of a clearly defined structural setup, coordination, and communication among parties involved in the climate change process, as well as the fact that a National Climate Change Adaptation Plan has not yet been adopted

Undefined data ownership, lack of security policies, use of outdated operating systems, VPN access with shared passwords and no two-factor authentication, non-updated backups and insufficient module integration – are just some of the identified weaknesses that undermine the security, availability, and accuracy of financial data. The absence of system controls and human resources with adequate skills increases the risk of unauthorized access, technical failures and dysfunctional processes within the institutions that use the system

The performance audit revealed that the measures and activities of the institutions fail to provide an adequate and effective support, protection and reintegration for women victims of gender-based and domestic violence. The protection system remains underdeveloped, and the number of victims and perpetrators of criminal and misdemeanor offences related to domestic violence show a concerning continuity without improvement. In 2023, men were ten times more likely to be perpetrators than women, while women were four times more likely to be victims than men. This situation indicates that the obligations under the Istanbul Convention remain unfulfilled

The conducted audit revealed that only 13.46% of state institutions connected to the Interoperability Platform use data from the Central Population Register while the percentage is nearly three times higher among private companies, reaching 36,36%. Additionally, the absence of systematic controls for data exchange between companies indicates a risk of bypassing the rules for using the unified register, raising concerns about the security of citizens’ personal data

The public enterprise for management of state forests “National Forests” – Skopje, in 2023, achieved only 66% of the planned physical volume of technical and firewood production. With accumulated liabilities amounting to 1,074,644,000 denars, or approximately 17.5 million euros, and a continuous reliance on a revolving short-term loan for salary payments, the enterprise is facing serious financial difficulties, reduced liquidity, and risks to the sustainability of its operations

The audit of the Company for Construction, Management, and Leasing of the Multipurpose Hall "Boris Trajkovski" for 2023 revealed non-functional facilities and equipment, a closed Aqua Park, uncertainty regarding the future of the solar system, and missed opportunities for additional income

The Public Enterprise “Ohridski Komunalec” – Ohrid has been continuously operating with a blocked account for over 18 years, carrying out its core activities with minimal cash funds. Auditors identified serious irregularities in financial and operational activities, including a significant increase in liabilities, improper use of petroleum derivatives, mismanagement of funds collected from public cleanliness fees, and a negative financial result

During the two-day working visit, presentations covered the content and visualization of the Annual Report of the State Audit Office and the audit of European Union funds