During the meetings with NIK experts a lot of topics were addressed, related to auditing and standards of SAIs’ activity.
The key topics discussed at the workshops included:
- NIK’s mandate and competences,
- Application of IT solutions in auditing,
- Monitoring of the implementation of audit recommendations,
- Quality management system at NIK,
- Communication and cooperation with stakeholders,
- Compliance and efficiency audits – documentation of the audit process,
- Use of sampling methods in auditing,
- Preparation of competence plan,
- Auditing of public investment projects and public procurement contracts.
During the workshop a meeting was held with Vice-President of NIK Jacek Kozłowski who emphasised: The topics discussed at the meeting are now playing the key role in the functioning of SAIs. As public institutions obliged to promote transparency, accountability and good management, we not only have to conduct audits in line with the highest standards but also develop long-term strategies to ensure our future effectiveness in view of the constantly changing world and new challenges it brings. There is no better solution to improve the quality of audits than face-to-face meetings of auditors, training programmes and information exchange between institutions.
NIK takes all endeavours to support others SAIs in improving audit quality. E.g. we conducted a peer review at the State Audit Office of the Republic of North Macedonia. Its results were provided and presented in June this year and their content value was appreciated by the Management Board of the SAI of North Macedonia. The heads of our institutions met recently during the INTOSAI Congress.
The workshop was attended by 15 auditors from different audit units of the SAI of North Macedonia.
