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The President of the Hellenic Court of Audit at the 25th INTOSAI Congress
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.