OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2022-23 (2. samling)
OSCE Alm.del Bilag 28
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February 17, 2023
Dear Members of the Bureau of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly,
During recent statutory meetings, delegations have raised concerns and inquires related to the
financial situation of the OSCE PA, as well as the costs and performance of the administrative
organisation supporting our effort. As Members of the OSCE PA, we have to take these concerns into
serious account and act accordingly to strengthen the Parliamentary Assembly and the support from
the International Secretariat.
We ask the Bureau to initiate a business audit of the administrative functions of the OSCE PA. All
organisations benefit from regular oversight. In the OSCE executive structure and other international
organizations, audits are performed on a regular basis. However, it has not, to our knowledge, been
carried out in the Parliamentary Assembly since its foundation more than 30 years ago. A business
audit is a comprehensive analysis which would complement the annual financial review of the
International Secretariat.
The difficult times facing the OSCE region as a consequence of Russia’s unprovoked war of
aggression in Ukraine is affecting our work in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in all three
dimensions of security. Considering this, it is our duty to safeguard the organization and to ensure
that we are provided with the best possible support. As members of the Parliamentary Assembly, it
is our duty to listen to the concerns of our colleagues and proceed accordingly with a business audit.
We also propose that the International Independent Audit company is selected by the President and
the Treasurer.
The results of the audit should be presented at the Annual session of the OSCE PA in July 2023 in
Vancouver.
Yours sincerely,
Albania
Mr. Damian Gjiknuri
Ms. Ermonela Valikaj
Mr. Helidon Bushati
Mr. Fatmir Mediu
Mr. Petro Koçi
Mr. Blendi Klosi
Armenia
Mr. Sargis Khandanyan
Ms. Maria Karapetyan
Ms. Lilit Galastyan
Ms. Lilit Minasyan
Mr. Artur Hovhannisyan
Canada
Hon. Dr. Hedy Fry
The Hon. David Wells
The Hon. Rosemary Moodie
Mr. John Aldag
Ms. Kristina Michaud