From 7 to 9 October 2026, it was held in Bratislava, the study visit in the framework of the UNDP regional project where ALSAI is taking part, “Smart Finance for Accountable Local Governance”. The event brought together more than 50 representatives from Slovakia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

Participants were introduced to the mechanisms and practices employed by the Slovak Republic to oversee and prevent irregularities, and explored opportunities to adapt and implement relevant experiences and best practices at both national and local levels.

Some of the key topics addressed during the study visit included performance auditing and the auditing of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on local government and municipal waste management; the use of data and digital tools in the audit process; as well as oversight and ensuring integrity in public procurement.

An important part of the study visit was dedicated to the presentation of MuMap, an innovative web-based application developed by the Supreme Audit Institution of the Slovak Republic for audit planning and risk assessment. This application enables the systematic use of data to identify high-risk areas and direct audit resources towards areas where the need for intervention is greatest.

The project contributes to strengthening institutional capacities for the transparent, accountable, and efficient management of public resources. The Albanian Supreme Audit Institution was represented at the study visit by auditors Artan Vokshi and Artur Cengu from the Department of Local Self-Government and Public Property Audit.