On June 15, 2026, the Chairman of the Albanian Supreme Audit Institution (ALSAI), Mr. Arben Shehu, presented the Annual Performance Report 2025 to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance.

In his address, the Chairman presented the main results of ALSAI’s audit activity for 2025, which focused on strengthening oversight of the use of public funds and the management of state assets, in accordance with the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

Mr. Shehu announced that during 2025, ALSAI conducted 190 audits covering 271 audited entities. He emphasized that these audits resulted in 222 audit opinions, messages and conclusions, as well as 4994 recommendations, including: 29 proposals for improvements to the legal framework; 3268 organizational measures; 281 measures for the recovery of financial damage; 441 measures addressing irregularities with a negative financial impact; and 975 disciplinary and administrative measures.

“These measures were aimed at addressing identified deficiencies, strengthening internal control mechanisms, and enhancing institutional accountability, with the objective of improving the management of public funds and preventing the recurrence of similar issues in the future”, stated Mr. Shehu.

Mr. Shehu further highlighted that the level of implementation of ALSAI’s recommendations remains a key indicator of the impact of auditing and the improvement of public sector performance. During 2025, the implementation of recommendations from 125 previous audits was verified. The results showed that approximately 99% of the recommendations had been accepted by audited institutions, while 70% had been fully implemented, partially implemented, or were in the process of implementation.

Addressing the main issues identified through audit work, the Chairman noted that ALSAI’s audit activities during 2025 revealed economic damage and negative financial effects on the state budget amounting to a total of ALL 26.2 billion.

Mr. Shehu also provided information on staff professional development, international cooperation activities, and the implementation of recommendations contained in the Assembly’s resolution concerning ALSAI.

During the hearing session, discussions focused on findings and recommendations related to financial statements, food safety, the healthcare sector, and the management of state-owned properties.

In conclusion, Mr. Shehu reaffirmed ALSAI’s commitment to strengthening accountability, transparency, and the sound management of public funds and assets, in the best interest of citizens.