Spain Desk, Delhi Magazine: In a formal audience held at the Palace of La Zarzuela, King Felipe VI welcomed the 25 new officials of the XXIII promotion of the Higher Corps of State Auditors and Comptrollers. These individuals have successfully passed a rigorous competitive examination and completed a selective course at the School of Public Finance, part of the Institute of Fiscal Studies. During their training, they demonstrated comprehensive preparation in the functions of the General Intervention of the State Administration, public accounting, national accounting, supervision, financial control, and public auditing.
The new officials were accompanied by Pablo Arellano Pardo, the General Comptroller of the State Administration. The Higher Corps of State Auditors and Comptrollers, which is under the Ministry of Finance, plays a critical role in the internal control of the Public Sector’s economic and financial activities, public accounting management, and the preparation of accounting information for public management. Their work is essential for ensuring compliance with the principles of effectiveness and efficiency within the Public Sector, both in Spain and in collaboration with international organizations like the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, and the OECD.
These officials are entrusted with tasks that require a high degree of autonomy and independence, which can be performed across various ministries, autonomous organizations, and public entities throughout Spain, as well as within international organizations. Their responsibilities are crucial in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of public financial management.
Last week, King Felipe VI met the Attorney General of the State at the Zarzuela Palace, where the Attorney General presented the institution’s Annual Report for 2023. This report details the Public Prosecutor’s Office’s activities over the past year, including trends in criminality, crime prevention efforts, and recommended reforms to enhance the effectiveness of the justice system. The Attorney General, the highest authority in the Public Prosecutor’s Office, plays a crucial role in upholding legality, protecting citizens’ rights, and ensuring the independence of the judiciary throughout Spain.
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