Have municipal activities and investments contributed to business development in their administrative territory?

Assessment of the responsibility of state administration employees

The audit is aimed at obtaining assurance that the legal framework established in the country and the actions implemented by the state institutions ensure a unified approach to the assessment of the liability of public sector employees, ensuring that violations are assessed, appropriate penalties are applied and the perpetrators compensate the losses.

Are the actions taken by responsible institutions and planned reforms in the work organization of teachers in general education sufficient to ensure the solution of the problems existing in teaching profession

In the audit, we will assess whether the actions planned and carried out by responsible institutions in improving the work organization of teachers, remuneration system and strengthening the professional capacity are effective and sufficient to ensure that qualified and motivated teachers work with students in general education institutions. We will analyse the causes that determine the low salary of teachers and overload, as indicated by the sector representatives, and actions to regenerate

Efficiency of the National Armed Forces' reserve system

The performance audit assesses whether the reserve system established in the National Armed Forces is effective, providing prerequisites for mobilization, i.e., the maintenance of military training skills of reserve soldiers is ensured and an effective reserve accounting system is in place.

Have newly established local and regional governments assessed shareholding in municipal enterprises according to the statutory procedure and best practice?

We will assess how municipalities have succeeded in evaluating direct participation in their municipal enterprises after the administrative-territorial reform. We will analyse in depth the actions of municipalities in delegating municipal enterprises, as well as their corporate governance policy. We will provide proposals to municipalities as shareholders regarding decision-making for the creation of an optimal capital structure in municipal enterprises, given the specifics of municipal finances

Is planning and implementation of business innovation policy effective and facilitating efficiency and competitiveness increase of enterprises?

On the annual consolidated financial statement for 2022 on the outturn of the state budget and municipal budgets

Does adult education achieve its goals and meet the needs of labour market?

In Latvia, Ministries of Welfare, Education and Science and Economics, and their subordinate institutions develop and implement adult education policy. The audit will assess whether the activities of these institutions in organizing and implementing adult education are effective, efficient, meet the needs of the labour market, as well as the functions of the authorities concerned and coherence of their implemented projects with the needs of the labour market and development forecasts.

Implementation of LEADER measures using EAFRD and EMFF funding

LEADER is a coordinated activity to promote rural development. The chosen approach, community-led local development, where the initiative in identifying and solving the problems of its territory comes from the locals, is implemented from two funds administered by the Ministry of Agriculture - the EAFRD and the EMFF. In the audit, we will clarify whether the implementation of the LEADER approach from 2014 to 2020 has promoted development, stability and sustainability in rural areas.

Do the activities implemented by local and regional governments ensure the participation and awareness of the population?

The Satversme stipulates “the sovereign power of the Republic of Latvia belongs to the people of Latvia” and “every citizen of Latvia has the right to participate in the activities of the municipalities in the manner prescribed by law”, which also includes the right to join municipal decision-making. The audit will determine whether the municipal actions to inform the population about the municipal services provided and the opportunities (rights) to get involved pin municipal work are enough.

Is the development and implementation of an effective and legal framework-compliant innovation policy in business ensured in Latvia?

The audit aims at obtaining assurance whether an effective and legal framework- compliant development and implementation of innovation policy in business in Latvia is ensured, including whether the Ministry of Economics and the Ministry of Education and Science implement coordinated and effective inter-institutional cooperation for successful achievement of policy goals and results; whether funding for research and the implementation of innovation policy has been used effectively.

Do the activities of the Ministry of Health provide early detection of oncological diseases and required compensation for medication?

The audit aims at assessing whether the oncology policy implemented by the Ministry of Health is effective, sustainable, and targeted. The audit will determine whether the population of Latvia has access to timely and high-quality services at all levels of healthcare, promoting both the improvement of public health indicators and the efficient use of healthcare resources in the field of oncology.