The official opening of the project “Development and Strengthening of the Capacities of the State Audit Institution and the Audit Authority in Montenegro” was held at the Ramada Hotel in Podgorica.

The project formally began with the signing of the contract on November 19, 2018, and will last for 18 months. It is financed by the European Union and implemented by the Consortium GfA Consulting Group GmbH.

The main goal is to improve the functioning of public sector auditing in Montenegro, which is particularly significant due to the impact of independent and effective public sector auditing on Montenegro’s accession to the European Union. The beneficiaries of the project are the State Audit Institution of Montenegro and the Audit Authority of Montenegro.

During the ceremony, past activities and plans for future activities were presented. Chief Auditor Ms. Nataša Simonović addressed the attendees on behalf of the Audit Authority, emphasizing the importance of the project for the Audit Authority and assuring that all employees will give their best to implement the project and acquire new knowledge and skills.

In addition to Ms. Simonović, the project team leader Mr. Neven Šprlje, Senate member of the State Audit Institution Mr. Radule Žurić, and representatives of the GfA Consulting Group GmbH consortium also addressed the attendees.