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ΝΤΑ workshops in Corfu on internal audit and modern prevention tools in public administration on 15 & 16 October 2026
The ΝΤΑ organized and participated in two workshops held at the Ionian Academy in Corfu, focusing on strengthening internal audit in universities and promoting the use of modern prevention tools in public administration.
‘Internal Audit in Universities’
The workshop entitled ‘Internal Audit at Universities’, was successfully held on 15 October co-organized by the National Transparency Authority (NTA) and the Ionian University. Participants included Rectors, Vice-Rectors, senior management staff and members of the Internal Audit Units of Greek higher education institutions, as well as the Commissioner of the Hellenic Court of Audit for the Regional Unit of Corfu.
University representatives shared experiences and best practices, whilst the open discussion addressed issues relating to staffing, risk management, digital transformation and fostering a culture of internal audit. The discussion highlighted the importance of networking and knowledge-sharing in addressing common challenges.
The workshop was officially opened by the Governor of the NTA, Alexandra Rogkakou, and the Rector of the Ionian University, Professor Andreas Floros, who emphasized the contribution of internal audit to transparency, accountability and the effective functioning of universities. A welcome address was also delivered by the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Chair of the Rectors’ Conference of Greek Higher Education Institutions, Professor Gerasimos Siasos.
The Head of the General Directorate for Integrity and Accountability, Maria Konstantinidou, together with the heads of the Directorate's organizational units, presented the institutional framework, the current status of Internal Audit Units and the Authority’s cooperation initiatives with universities.
‘Modern Prevention Tools in Public Governance’
On 16 October, the Ionian Academy of the Ionian University in Corfu hosted an informative workshop organized by the NTA, entitled ‘National Transparency Authority – Modern Prevention Tools in Public Governance: General Directorate for Integrity and Accountability’.
During the presentation by the Head of the General Directorate for Integrity and Accountability, Ms Maria Konstantinidou, as well as the heads of the Directorate's organizational units, emphasis was placed on integrity policies, internal audit and risk management, as well as on modern prevention tools that contribute to strengthening transparency, accountability and the effective functioning of public bodies.
The event attracted around 340 participants, highlighting the interest of public sector bodies in strengthening prevention, promoting public integrity and utilizing modern governance tools. At the same time, it confirms the importance of systematic information-sharing, the exchange of knowledge and the development of partnerships between the NTA and public sector bodies, with the aim of enhancing transparency and accountability in public administration.
The workshop was attended by the Governor of the NTA, the Rector of the Ionian University, representatives of local government, including the Mayor of Central Corfu and the Diapondian Islands, representatives of the Region of the Ionian Islands, and the Commissioner of the Hellenic Court of Audit for the Regional Unit of Corfu.
The two workshops form part of the NTA''s initiatives to support public sector bodies and strengthen cooperation with the academic community and local government, with the aim of integrating prevention, integrity and accountability into day-to-day administrative operations.