Prishtina, 28 April 2020
The National Audit Office has published the “AUDIT REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION” in which case it has given an “UNMODIFIED OPINION”, assessing that the ” ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EDNED ON DECEMBER 31, 2019 PRESENT A FAIR AND TRUE VIEW IN ALL MATERIAL ASPECTS”.
The audit report is focused on three pillars: Annual Financial Statements, Financial Management and Control and Implementation of Recommendations. In the report conclusions it is stated that the Annual Financial Statements of MLGA presented in the Annual Financial Report for 2019, which are related to the statement of receipts and payments in cash, the statement of budget execution and the disclosures for these statements are complete and accurate. Financial management and internal controls are generally appropriate and effectively implemented, but they require further commitment to eliminate shortcomings in the realization of payments and assets.
The report estimated that the Ministry has responded positively to last year’s recommendations, where an increased commitment to their implementation, has been noticed.
In the Audit Report for 2019, MLGA has received 4 recommendations, while no recommendation has been received in the following areas:
1. Annual financial statements;
2. Human resource management
3. Salaries and wages;
4. Goods and services;
5. Municipal services;
6. Capital investments;
7. Funds from donors;
8. Outstanding liabilities;
9. Internal audit system.
The MLGA remains committed to addressing all findings and implementing all recommendations arising from this report.