We call on the Secretariat to implement recommendations without delay so as to mitigate risks to an acceptable level. Taking note of the critical issues highlighted in the report, we deplore the weaknesses in the governance of low value purchasing. We recognize the growing challenge of attracting a talented workforce and therefore encourage the Secretariat to strengthen its recruitment procedures, reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and replicate good practices identified in other work environments.
Given the importance that the EU attaches to the valuable work of the Safeguards Department, we appreciate the overall positive assessment regarding the management of human and financial resources and the good practices identified during the delivery of safeguards activities. We much appreciate the outcome of the internal audits completed in 2021 and are pleased to note that all recommendations have been accepted by the Secretariat. We welcome Director Manning’s and his team’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of the services that the OIOS provides and we look forward to the conclusions of the external quality assessment of the OIOS internal audit function. Internal audit, evaluation and investigation services are important functions in an organisation, help increase its accountability and transparency and constitute a crucial support for Member States to have access to in-depth analysis of the management and performance of the Secretariat. The EU and its Member States have long valued the work of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The following countries align themselves with this statement: Turkey §, the Republic of North Macedonia *, Montenegro*, Serbia*, Albania*, Bosnia and Herzegovina*, Iceland +, Norway +, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and San Marino. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union.
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