The European Union needs a strong protection of its funds in order to ensure its administration, and to allocate resources to the Member States or other beneficiaries, for the implementation of its own policies. Both tax evasion and illicit conduct resulting in the receipt of undue funding or the diversion of such funds from their intended purposes cause damage to the European Union (EU)’s treasury.
Astegiano , Iadecola , General Prosecutor’s Office at the Corte dei conti
Assessing infrastructure resilience is key to mitigating risks, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring long-term value for citizens. Rigorous audits allow us to identify areas for improvement, strengthen governance, promote accountability, and optimize resource utilization. Given the pressures of urbanization, climate change, and technological progress, infrastructure planning and management must be forward-thinking, inclusive, and adaptive to evolving challenges.
On September 30, 2020, GAO’s CAE marked its fifth anniversary, having made significant progress in expanding GAO capabilities to build audit capacity and promote good governance around the country and around the world. The CAE, which reports to GAO’s Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL) office, provides…
