PRESS RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE National Audit Office and The Malta Chamber sign Memorandum of Understanding

The National Audit Office (NAO) and The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and fostering structured dialogue on matters of mutual interest.

The MoU was signed by Mr Charles Deguara, Auditor General, Mr Noel Camilleri, Deputy Auditor General, representing the National Audit Office, and Mr William Spiteri Bailey, President, and Dr Marthese Portelli, CEO, of The Malta Chamber. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two institutions, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting good governance, accountability, transparency and sound public administration.

Through this framework, the NAO and The Malta Chamber may collaborate on initiatives such as joint seminars, research activities and knowledge-sharing engagements. The cooperation is intended to facilitate constructive exchange on governance, compliance and the effective management of public resources, while fully respecting the legal mandates, independence and distinct roles of both institutions.

Representing The Malta Chamber at the signing were Mr William Spiteri Bailey, President and Dr Marthese Portelli, Chief Executive Officer. Representing the National Audit Office were Mr Charles Deguara, Auditor General, Mr Noel Camilleri, Deputy Auditor General, as well as Dr Amanda Borg, Dr Mark Ellul, Mr Sergio Tartaglia, Dr Kimberly Zammit, who were responsible for drafting the Memorandum, and Dr Rebecca Vassallo, Liaison Officer for International Affairs.

This collaboration underscores the importance of constructive engagement between an independent public audit institution and key national stakeholders, contributing to enhanced institutional dialogue and supporting the principles of transparency and accountability in the public interest.