The forum was an occasion for collective reflection over the fight against financial fraud and corruption. Also, the issue of SAIs’ place in the national and transnational mechanism was addressed.
Three discussion panels highlighting the following issues were part of the meeting:
- the role of national SAIs in the fight against financial fraud and corruption,
- the need for transnational cooperation and information exchange,
- prevention and awareness-raising among citizens and other interested parties.
During the forum it was also indicated what benefits could be achieved by developing or strengthening jurisdictional competence of SAIs. Besides, the necessity of institutional support for such initiatives was also underlined. It was stressed that effective execution of SAIs’ jurisdictional competence – in line with professional standards – enhances state management, strengthens citizens’ trust in the management of public funds and consequently makes the holders of public funds more credible.
