International Forum: "The Future of Public Audit in Times of Global Challenges"
Organized by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, the international forum "The Future of Public Audit in Times of Global Challenges" was held in Kyiv on September 30, 2026, with an option for online participation. Nediljka Rogošić, Deputy Auditor General, represented the State Audit Office of the Republic of Croatia at the forum, accompanied by her associates.
The forum focused on the role and future of external public audit in time of global challenges, emphasizing the strengthening of state and institutional resilience, as well as the capacity of external audit bodies to ensure effective and independent oversight of public finances.
The first panel addressed the preservation of institutional independence, capacity, and performance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) during crises. The second and third panels focused on the resilience of public finances in the face of mounting budgetary pressures and the implementation of SAI recommendations. Participants exchanged experiences regarding public finance management, state financial oversight, the implementation of audit recommendations, and the application of international standards.
The forum concluded with a summary of key takeaways for future professional cooperation and the exchange of experiences among Supreme Audit Institutions and international partners.
The forum focused on the role and future of external public audit in time of global challenges, emphasizing the strengthening of state and institutional resilience, as well as the capacity of external audit bodies to ensure effective and independent oversight of public finances.
The first panel addressed the preservation of institutional independence, capacity, and performance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) during crises. The second and third panels focused on the resilience of public finances in the face of mounting budgetary pressures and the implementation of SAI recommendations. Participants exchanged experiences regarding public finance management, state financial oversight, the implementation of audit recommendations, and the application of international standards.
The forum concluded with a summary of key takeaways for future professional cooperation and the exchange of experiences among Supreme Audit Institutions and international partners.
