Papaconstantinou's Comments on the Independence of the Audit Office
June 29, 2026
Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou stated that the Audit Office is independent but subject to oversight. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of the institution and his opposition to political interference. He also discussed changes he has made to the auditing process, such as electronic submission of reports. He noted that his predecessor had a different stance that has now changed. Papaconstantinou asserts that he is dedicated to transparency and the effective functioning of the office.