# North Macedonia public administration reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-public-administration-reforms
> Updated: 2026-08-29T08:35:40.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

North Macedonia is implementing several reforms aimed at improving the quality and integrity of its public administration. The Ministry of Public Administration has initiated the operational phase to establish an Academy for Training and Professional Development of Public Servants, which is expected to begin operations in 2027 following a strategic reform roadmap.

To strengthen financial oversight and align with European Union recommendations regarding Chapter 32 – Financial Control, the Ministry of Finance is introducing a first-of-its-kind national examination and certification process for public sector internal auditors. This initiative, supported by the European Union through the Central Unit for Harmonization, aims to foster “more responsible, transparent, and lawful operations” and serve as a mechanism to combat corruption. Preparation materials and exam questions have been made available on the Ministry of Finance website.

Furthering these oversight efforts, Minister of Finance Gordana Dimitrieska-Koçoska announced a new memorandum of cooperation between the Ministry of Finance and the State Audit Office. This partnership is designed to improve coordination, data exchange, and the detection of fraud, irregularities, and corruption through shared expertise and professional capacity building. These measures aim to create a more robust institutional foundation for protecting public resources by applying European standards to prevent fraud and ensure public funds are managed legally and efficiently.

## Claims

- The Ministry of Finance will implement a national exam and certification for internal auditors in the public sector. (single source)
- The certification aims to increase professionalism and strengthen internal financial control within institutions. (single source)
- The measure is intended to promote more responsible, transparent, and lawful operations in the public sector. (single source)
- The exam aligns with European Union recommendations regarding Chapter 32 – Financial Control. (single source)
- The European Union provided technical and expert support for the preparation of exam materials through the Central Unit for Harmonization. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: North Macedonia strengthens public fund oversight and audit systems

North Macedonia is strengthening public fund oversight by enhancing cooperation between the Ministry of Finance and the State Audit Office and introducing national certification for internal auditors.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-strengthens-public-fund-oversight-and-audit-systems

### 2026-08-25: North Macedonia introduces national certification for public sector internal auditors

North Macedonia's Ministry of Finance is launching a new national exam and certification system for public sector internal auditors to improve financial control and transparency.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-introduces-national-certification-for-public-sector-internal-auditors

### 2026-08-24: North Macedonia begins establishing Academy for Public Servants

North Macedonia's Ministry of Public Administration has begun operationalizing a new Academy for Public Servants, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and integrity by 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-begins-establishing-academy-for-public-servants

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Cite as: North Macedonia public administration reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-public-administration-reforms