2026-09-17
On 14–16 September, representatives of Malta’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) visited the National Audit Office. The guests came to Lithuania as part of the Erasmus+ Job-Shadowing Mobility Program, seeking to gain a closer insight into our institution’s experience in strengthening communication, building public trust and increasing the impact of audit. Our Maltese colleagues chose the National Audit Office for their placement because of its international reputation and best practices in these areas.
The agenda for the three-day visit was dynamic and filled with practical insights. A model for stakeholder engagement throughout the audit cycle – from the initial stages to the collection of feedback – was presented to colleagues from the Malta‘s SAI. The guests also met with the Auditor General, Irena Segalovičienė, and visited the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, where they met with representatives of the Seimas Committee on Audit and gained a closer understanding of the relations between the National Audit Office and the Seimas.
During the visit, the National Audit Office also presented its approach to organisational performance evaluation, strategic management and how performance indicators help to ensure the continuous improvement of the institution’s processes. Experience was also shared on how the annual work plan is drawn up, the criteria used to select the most relevant audit topics, and how digital tools are applied in practice. Colleagues were also shown the path from the recommendations made by the National Audit Office to tangible changes, and were given a demonstration of the ARIS data exchange platform, designed to monitor the implementation of recommendations, as well as the new Public Sector Progress and Risk Dashboard tool.
Experts from the Malta's SAI were interested in the National Audit Office's communication strategy and practical examples of how to translate the findings of audit reports into clear messages for the public, how to make the most of visual content, and how to ensure smooth coordination between auditors and communications specialists.
At the end of the visit, there was a mutual exchange of experience and best practice, discussing the Malta's SAI communication strategy and further opportunities for cooperation. Such placements not only strengthen international cooperation amongst auditors but also inspire the search for even more efficient ways of communicating the value of public sector auditing to the public.