The Albanian Supreme Audit Institution (ALSAI) presented its institutional role in ensuring integrity, transparency and accountability in the management of public funds through a reference paper delivered at the international conference entitled “Integrity, Transparency and Innovation in Public Procurement,” held on 24 October 2025 in Lecce, Italy.

The conference was held within the framework of the “A.C.T. – Anti-Corruption in Tenders” project, which aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Italy and Albania in preventing corruption and ensuring transparency in public procurement. The project focuses not only on developing technical tools, but also on promoting a broader process of cultural and institutional awareness within both central and local government.

The conference brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives of public authorities, academia, and civil society organizations.

Given the key role of the Albanian Supreme Audit Institution (ALSAI) in ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of public funds, the conference organizers considered it appropriate to provide an overview of ALSAI’s activities as the Supreme Institution of Economic and Financial Control in the Republic of Albania. ALSAI audits the economic activities of state institutions, as well as the use and safeguarding of public funds by central and local government authorities.

At this event, ALSAI was represented by auditors Delor Prosi and Klaidi Tefik, who presented a paper entitled “The Role of ALSAI in Strengthening Integrity and Oversight in Public Procurement.” In their presentation, the ALSAI auditors provided an overview of the institution’s activities in the field of public procurement.

The auditors explained how the digitalization of public procurement through the Electronic Procurement System has enabled the generation, storage, and analysis of data in order to identify risk and materiality factors, as well as “red flags,” which may be taken into consideration when preparing ALSAI’s annual audit plan or conducting specific audits.

They also provided an overview of the main issues identified during audits of public procurement procedures, including irregularities related to the drafting and justification of technical specifications and qualification criteria, the examination and evaluation of bids, as well as the monitoring and implementation of contracts.

Among other matters, emphasis was placed on ALSAI’s ongoing cooperation with other institutions, including the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime, the General Jurisdiction Prosecution Offices and other relevant bodies.

ALSAI’s participation in this event once again demonstrates the Albanian Supreme Audit Institution’s commitment to cooperate with public authorities, academic institutions, and civil society organizations, both at the national and international levels, with the aim of promoting integrity and accountability in the management of public funds.