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3RD G20 ANTI-CORRUPTION WORKING GROUP MEETING AND G20 ANTI-CORRUPTION MINISTERIAL MEETING HELD IN KOLKATA FROM 9 TO 12 AUGUST 2023 UNDER INDIA'S PRESIDENCY

The Corte dei conti took part in the 3rd meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Group held in Kolkata (India), from 9 to 12 August, under the Presidency of India, as part of a delegation led by the President of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) and composed of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Bank of Italy, and the Higher Council of the Judiciary.
The event ended with the adoption of a document aimed at strengthening national anti-corruption institutions and international cooperation, as well as prosecuting those responsible for crimes and recovering the proceeds of crime.
Under the co-Presidency of the Italian Corte dei conti, the Compendium of Good Practices in Enhancing the Role of Auditing in Tackling Corruption was also presented. This document provides an overview of the organization and activities of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the G20 countries, highlighting the role they can play in preventing and combating corruption.
On this occasion, SAI Italy hoped for a comparison among Supreme Audit Institutions aimed at assessing the effective implementation, in the national legal systems, of the High-Level Principles on Strengthening the Role of Auditing in Tackling Corruption approved during the G20 meeting held in Indonesia in 2022, also highlighting the importance of involving civil society through educational programs in schools, a specific training activity for public officials and adequate institutional communication.
Lastly, it emphasized the need for the development of audit methodologies supported by artificial intelligence applications and the employment of professionals with a related technical, IT, and cross-functional background which are essential elements for preventing and combating increasingly sophisticated and globally widespread forms of corruption.

 

21-22 JUNE MEETING OF THE CONTACT COMMITTEE OF THE HEADS OF THE SUPREME AUDIT INSTITUTIONS (SAIS) OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

The annual meeting of the Contact Committee of the Presidents of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of the European Union was held in Lisbon on June 21 and 22.
The meeting, which was hosted by the Portuguese Tribunal de contas, was attended by the President of the Corte dei conti, Mr. Guido Carlino.
Among the topics on the agenda were those related to the energy issue and implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans under the Next Generation Europe program. The Contact Committee is an autonomous and independent assembly of the Heads of EU Member States SAIs and the President of the European Court of Auditors and it represents, at the Community level, one of the most important forum for international cooperation and discussion on audit matters.
The meeting was structured in three sessions. The first (Energy session) focused on the role of SAIs in common strategies to combat the energy crisis and promote the ecological transition. The second (RRF session), addressed issues related to the Next Generation Europe challenges and related National Recovery and Resilience Plans, with specific orientation on the audits sector. Finally, the In-camera session was focused on the contribution made by SAIs - within their mandates and competencies – to ensuring the efficient and proper management of European resources, in the current complex common environment. In parallel to the In-camera session, the meeting of the Liaison Agents of the participating SAIs was also held.
The Corte dei conti, with its contribution, outlined the framework of national energy policies and the audit activities carried out on the European funds used in the sector, highlighting the possible hypotheses for the modification of the NRRP - and the coherent adjustment of the control system itself - in line with the needs that have emerged during the year. The participating SAIs, at the conclusion of the work, agreed on the need for strengthened planning of joint and coordinated actions in audits, with a view to greater sharing of the results achieved.
With the handover from the Portuguese to the Cypriot presidency, the 2024 edition of the Contact Committee will be hosted by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus.

 

RISHIKESH (INDIA) MAY 25-27, 2023 FIVE TOPICS AT THE G20 ANTI-CORRUPTION WORKING GROUP MEETING

The second meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group took place on May 25 -27, 2023, in Rishikesh (India) and focused on five major topics: International cooperation for strengthening fight against corruption; Integrity and effectiveness of public bodies and authorities responsible for preventing and combatting corruption; Role of audit institutions in anti-corruption; Leveraging of information and communication technologies (ICT) to tackle corruption in the public sector and, Gender and corruption.
The Corte dei conti attended the meeting as member of the Italian delegation composed by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Bank of Italy and the High Council for the Judiciary. The Corte dei conti chaired and coordinated the working session focused on the role of audit in preventing and combatting corruption, with the aim to prepare a Compendium of Good Practices of G20 members regarding Enhancing the Role of Auditing in Tackling Corruption.
This compendium will be helpful in addressing the cross-cutting issue of the importance of the collaboration between the Supreme Audit Institutions and anti-corruption authorities. It will also increase transparency, accountability, regulatory adherence and efficiency in public finances.
The meeting ended with the drafting of the ministerial declaration that will be the topic of the third meeting of the Group, to be held in Kolkata on August 12, 2023.