PRESS RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE National Audit Office Malta to host bilateral meeting with the National Audit Office of Kosovo

Today, 24 February 2026, the National Audit Office (NAO) of Malta is hosting a bilateral meeting with the National Audit Office of Kosovo, taking place over 24 and 25 February 2026. The engagement serves as an important opportunity for both Supreme Audit Institutions to strengthen institutional cooperation, exchange professional experience and explore avenues for future collaboration in public sector auditing.

The delegation from the National Audit Office of Kosovo is led by Auditor General Madam Vlora Spanca, and includes Deputy Auditor General Mr Bezad Halilaj, Director of Audit Department Mr Faruk Rrahmani, and Head of Cabinet Ms Shqipe Cavdarbasha. The delegation is being welcomed by Auditor General Mr Charles Deguara, together with Deputy Auditor General Mr Noel Camilleri, Assistant Auditor General Mr William Peplow, Principal Auditor Mr Karl Galea, and Liaison Officer for International Affairs Dr Rebecca Vassallo.

The programme of meetings focuses on key areas of mutual professional interest. Discussions cover performance auditing methodologies and practical examples of good practice, leadership and institutional governance frameworks, communication strategies and approaches to monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations. The exchange also provides an opportunity for the National Audit Office of Kosovo to share reflections from its 2023 SIGMA peer review, and for NAO Malta to present its experience with the ongoing European Union Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project. The bilateral engagement will conclude tomorrow with a summary of key takeaways and agreement on possible follow-up actions, reaffirming both institutions' commitment to continued cooperation and mutual learning.

This meeting underscores NAO Malta's ongoing commitment to fostering strong international partnerships and promoting excellence, innovation and accountability in public sector auditing.