On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, an official meeting was held at the headquarters of the Hellenic Court of Audit (HCA) in Athens between the President of the HCA and a delegation from the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN), aiming at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The meeting began with a welcoming address by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, who greeted the members of the delegation: Mr. Sébastien Lepers, Chair of IBAN, and Major General Iordanis Chatzigiannaki, Member of IBAN.

Representing the Hellenic Court of Audit at the meeting were:

• Ms. Anna Papapanagiotou, Judge Counsellor
• Ms. Styliani Tori, Junior Judge
• Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis, Junior Judge

The proceedings included presentations from the attendees and concluded with the official Signing Ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation. This Memorandum establishes the foundation for sustained collaboration, the exchange of expertise, and the promotion of transparency and accountability in matters of mutual interest.

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Mr Nikolaos Milionis, Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), paid a courtesy visit to the Hellenic Court of Audit.

During the meeting, Mr Milionis officially handed over the Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors to the President of the Court, Ms Sotiria Ntouni, as part of the regular briefing provided to national audit institutions on findings relating to the financial management of the European Union.

The discussions were held in a highly constructive atmosphere, with the President and the ECA Member exchanging views and addressing issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on the contemporary challenges facing public auditing.

Ongoing communication and the exchange of expertise between the Hellenic Court of Audit and the European Court of Auditors serve to safeguard transparency and sound financial management at both national and European levels.

The Spokesperson
Dimitrios Peppas
Vice-President

The International Summit on the Fight against Corruption (Cumbre Internacional de Lucha contra la Corrupción), attended by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Mme Sotiria Ntouni, attended, concluded successfully. 

The Summit was organised by the Technical Committee for the Fight against Transnational Corruption (CTCT) of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and the Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions (OLACEFS), under the presidency of Mr. César Aguilar Surichaqui, Comptroller General of the Republic of Peru. The event took place in Lima from 16 to 21 February 2026.

During the Summit, participants developed proposals and exchanged views on key issues of concern to Supreme Audit Institutions worldwide, including:

• Strategic Policies: The role of audit institutions in combating transnational corruption.
• Technology and Data: The transition from traditional auditing practices to “Intelligent Control” through the use of advanced technologies.
• Transparency in Public Procurement: Addressing corruption risks in large-scale infrastructure projects and cross-border procurement processes.
• Integrity in the Public Sector: Strengthening internal control mechanisms and enhancing citizens’ trust.

In the context of the Summit, meetings were also held with senior officials from leading international organisations, including representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

The participation of the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit underscores Greece’s strong commitment to international cooperation, institutional openness, and the adoption of international best practices in safeguarding public funds and combating corruption.

From 12 to 16 January 2026, the established induction training (Session d’accueil) organised by the French Court of Audit (Cour des Comptes) for its new audit personnel took place in Paris. The Hellenic Court of Audit was represented by Junior Judge Ms. K. Baritaki.

The training covered, among other topics, the French model of public financial management oversight, the core competencies of the French Court of Audit (audit – judge – certify – evaluate), the evaluation of public policies, the Code of Ethics, transparency, and international cooperation among Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs).

At the opening of the session, welcoming remarks were delivered by Ms. C. Camby, Senior Chamber President and Acting First President, and Ms. V. Hamayon, General Prosecutor (Procureur Général) of the French Court of Audit.

A total of 66 new staff members from the French Court of Audit participated in the training, alongside 19 new executives and judges from Supreme Audit Institutions that are members of AISCCUF (Association des Institutions Supérieures de Contrôle des Finances Publiques ayant en Commun l’Usage du Français - Association of Supreme Audit Institutions sharing the use of the French language).

The President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, participated in the First International Conference of Women Presidents of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of the European Union and Ukraine, held on 12 and 13 January 2026 in Madrid.

The event was organised by the Spanish Court of Audit (Tribunal de Cuentas), in collaboration with the Portuguese Court of Audit (Tribunal de Contas), bringing together the women Presidents of SAIs from EU member states and Ukraine. The meeting aimed to strengthen female leadership and highlight the role of women in high-responsibility positions within international public administration.

During the proceedings, participants presented audit findings and reports related to gender equality. President Ntouni presented the Hellenic Court of Audit’s Report 4/2021 entitled: “Gender-based violence: How does the operation of shelters contribute to the effective protection of victims?”

In her presentation, the President emphasised the critical importance of combating this phenomenon and its prevalence in Greece. Citing official data, she noted that one in five women in the EU and one in three worldwide has been a victim of some form of violence or sexual abuse. "None of us is safe until all of us are safe, and Audit Institutions must play a crucial role in achieving this," she stressed.

The conference highlighted the decisive role of women in public administration worldwide and facilitated the exchange of expertise and methodologies related to the work of SAIs, with particular emphasis on promoting equality between women and men.

The meeting concluded with the issuance of a Joint Statement, laying the groundwork for closer cooperation on gender equality issues and underlining the need for gender mainstreaming in all policies, as well as within the leadership of Supreme Audit Institutions.

On Monday, 1 December 2025, a courtesy visit to the Hellenic Court of Audit was paid by a delegation of American judges in the framework of the Judicial Branch Education Academy’s International Judicial Exchange Program 2025.

The visiting judges were welcomed in her office by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, who extended a warm greeting to the delegation. Subsequently, in the Plenary Hall of the Court, the guests were briefed on the responsibilities and the role of the Hellenic Court of Audit by the most senior Vice-President of the Court, Ms. Maria Vlachaki, who also moderated the relevant discussion, as well as by Vice-President Mr. Dimitrios Peppas, Councilor Ms. Anna Papapanagiotou, and Junior Judge Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis.

The American delegation consisted of distinguished judges from Massachusetts, Arizona, and other states of the United States.

The ensuing highly engaging discussion focused on the competences and functioning of the Hellenic Court of Audit and the American courts, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, as well as the newly established institution of the Press Spokesperson in the judiciary and its role.

The Spokesperson
Dimitrios Peppas
Vice-President

The Hellenic Court of Audit participated in the annual meeting of the Contact Committee of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of the European Union, held in Malta from 18 to 20 November 2025.

The Hellenic Court of Audit was represented by Judge Counsellor Ms. Argyro Mavrommati, Liaison Officer of the Hellenic Court of Audit with the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and the SAIs of EU Member States, and Junior Judge Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis, assistant to this portfolio.

The central theme of the two-day meeting was: "EU Competitiveness – a strategic challenge for the EU and its Member States."

Judge Counsellor Ms. Mavrommati actively participated in the discussions, presenting the results of audits conducted or planned by the Hellenic Court of Audit that relate directly to the competitiveness of the Greek economy.

The presentation by the Hellenic Court of Audit covered critical sectors corresponding to the thematic units discussed during the 2nd Session of the conference, including:

• Public Investment / Industrial Policy
• Energy Supply Security
• Labour Market and Skills
• Innovation, Digitalisation, and Research & Development (R&D)

During the meeting, the following topics were also discussed:

• Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs).
• The audit of EU funds at national level.
• The Contact Committee's statement regarding the audit arrangements for the European Investment Bank (EIB).

On the sidelines of the Contact Committee meeting, the delegation of the Hellenic Court of Audit visited the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), headquartered in Malta, where they were briefed on the Agency’s role and operations.

The Vice-President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms Maria Vlachaki, participated in the high-level Conference organised on 9 and 10 November 2025 by the Supreme Audit Institution of Bulgaria (National Audit Office – Smetna Palata). The conference marked the 145th anniversary of the establishment of the Bulgarian Supreme Audit Institution and the 30th anniversary of its re-establishment.

On November 10th, a conference session was held under the title: “Artificial Intelligence and IT-Based Auditing in Safeguarding Public Resources.” The event was opened by the President of the Bulgarian National Audit Office (NAO) and former interim Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Mr Dimitar Glanchev.

Among the speakers at the conference were the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth, the Minister of e-Government, Ms Iliana Ivanova, Member of the European Court of Auditors, Mr Alvar Nouakas, Estonian Head of the EUROSAI Working Group on Artificial Intelligence, Ms Davina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), as well as experts from the academic and auditing communities. These included Mr Borislav Petrov, Executive Director of the university-based artificial intelligence institute INSIGHT / INSAIT, Ms Tsvetana Mateva, Chief Expert of the NAO, Mr Dobroslav Dimitrov, President of the Bulgarian Association of New Technologies Employers (BRAIT); and Dr Agata Manolova, Professor at the Technical University of Sofia.

During the conference, the willingness to strengthen cooperation between the Hellenic Court of Audit and the Bulgarian National Audit Office was reaffirmed, while possibilities for cooperation with other peer institutions were also explored.

The Spokesperson
Dimitrios Peppas
Vice-President

The President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, participated in the 25th Congress of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from October 27 to 31, 2025, hosted by the Accountability State Authority (ASA) of Egypt.

The President was accompanied by Junior Judge Mr. Sotirios Petakos, who took part in the technical discussions and thematic sessions of the Congress.

The participating Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) unanimously adopted the Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration, which reflects the international audit community's shared vision for a modern, innovative, and socially responsible public audit.

The Declaration serves as a strategic roadmap for INTOSAI and its members for the coming years, resting on two main pillars: a) Ensuring institutional independence, accountability, and transparency of SAIs. b) Adapting public audit to the new digital and technological reality.

Specifically, the Declaration incorporates the conclusions drawn of the two Technical Themes of the Congress:

• Technical Theme I: The role of SAIs in auditing government activities and central banks during economic and financial crises. The Declaration recognises the need for clear legislative mandates for SAIs regarding central banks, access to reliable data, the development of crisis-resilient audit frameworks, and enhanced cooperation with supervisory authorities to prevent fiscal risks.
• Technical Theme II: The use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Audit. The Declaration highlights that AI can increase audit efficiency and accuracy, provided it is applied with responsibility, transparency, and ethical awareness. It promotes a hybrid model where technology complements the auditor's judgment and experience. Furthermore, it emphasises the importance of a governance framework to ensure the responsible and secure use of data and digital technologies.

A number of bilateral meetings were also held on the sidelines of the Congress.

The active participation of the Hellenic Court of Audit in the Congress underscores Greece's active role in shaping international audit policy and the Court's continuous commitment to the principles of independence, professional excellence, and accountability.

The Hellenic Court of Audit welcomed a delegation from the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) of the Republic of Korea on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The Korean delegation, led by Commissioner Ms. Lee Meehyon and including Ms. Kwon Eunjong, Director of the Public Institutions Audit Bureau, and Ms. Yun Juhee, Auditor, was received by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni.

During the working meeting that followed, Counsellor Ms. Anna Papapanagiotou delivered a presentation entitled: "The utilisation of Artificial Intelligence technologies by the Hellenic Court of Audit: Impacts on its jurisdictional and audit mandate."

The BAI delegation presented its experience in leveraging Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in public sector auditing, highlighting specific case studies of performance audits.

A discussion followed on matters of mutual interest, focusing on the challenges and opportunities arising from the integration of digital technologies into audit processes, as well as on the importance of cooperation between Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in fulfilling their missions.

Participants from the Hellenic Court of Audit also included:

• Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis, Junior Judge
• Dr. Apostolos Andreadis, Commissioner at the IT Administration Commissioner’s Unit
• Mr. Georgios Karasavvidis, Commissioner at the IT Audit Commissioner’s Unit
• Dr. Ioannis Sarafis, Head of Department at the IT Administration Commissioner’s Unit
• Mr. Nikolaos Dalpis, Auditor at the IT Audit Commissioner’s Unit

The meeting was held in a cooperative spirit, with both parties expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of digital transition, artificial intelligence, and capacity building in public sector auditing.