Latvia’s state auditor plans 23 new audits for 2027

Latvia’s State Audit Office plans to launch 23 new audits in 2027 and continue 15 ongoing audits and a situation study, LSM reported. The office’s council has approved the audit topics.

The new audits will focus on national security and civil protection, improving the work of state institutions, economic issues and environmental protection, as well as support for residents and the availability and quality of important services.

Planned topics include whether the management of the country’s strategic oil product reserves can ensure crisis preparedness economically and effectively, and whether municipalities are ready to provide civil protection during a crisis, including a threat to Latvia. The office will also examine whether previously identified shortcomings in the civil protection system have been addressed and whether investment in firefighting and rescue services is delivering expected results.

Other security-related audits will assess the effectiveness of tasks and resource use within the 3rd Latgale Brigade of the National Guard, and whether information systems security audits are achieving their aims.

The office also plans to examine political and administrative structures in ministries, how courts organise case hearings, and initiatives by analytical centres within state institutions.

State Auditor Edgars Korčagins said the office would focus on issues where its work could bring the greatest benefit to the public. Audit topics are selected based on risk assessments and analysis of issues important to society, the office said.