From 12 to 16 October 2026, it was held in Ljubljana, the “Asset Management Certification” program, organized by the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF), in cooperation with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and international and regional experts.

This program is implemented as part of the “Empowered Accountants and Auditors for Accountable Public Sector (EAPS)” initiative, with a focus on sustainable public sector asset management. It aims to integrate international standards and best practices with the specific contexts of Southeastern and Eastern European countries, contributing in the improvement of management and utilization of public assets.

During the program, key topics addressed included the governance and organizational framework of asset management, the importance of clearly defining institutional responsibilities and fostering cooperation among different organizational structures, as well as the organization of services responsible for the management of public property.

Particular attention was paid to CIPFA approaches in developing asset management documentation, including policies, strategies and action plans, in alignment with institutional goals, priorities, and objectives. The program also covered methodologies for analyzing asset-related issues, as well as approaches to assessing assets at both general and detailed levels, with the aim of identifying opportunities to improve their management.

Another important topic addressed during the program was asset performance management, the assessment of the social value generated by public assets, and the use of information systems for data collection, management, and reporting. In this context, the importance of establishing and maintaining comprehensive and accurate public sector asset registers was emphasized as an essential element in enhancing transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in public property management.

The program also covered the principles of recognition, measurement, and financial reporting of public sector assets in accordance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

The Albanian Supreme Audit Institution was represented at the program by the auditor Klaudio Halili, who is part of the State Budget Audit Department.