EUROSAI 84 Studies and other articles We even managed to resume HR services following a few months of transition, by adapting recruitment procedures and the reception of newcomers to the new reality. We put in place new cutting-edge detection mechanisms to counter the threat of an upsurge in sophisticated cyberattacks across the EU institutions. The feedback we received from our stakeholders during the crisis was positive. There was considerable appreciation of our work, particularly of those audits and reviews that dealt with the crisis and our response to it. One particularly positive point was that the measures we put in place were considered to have improved the well-being of hundreds of our staff, without in any way hindering our productivity and/or the quality of our work. As things stand, digital communication is now much easier than before. We have not only become more resilient, but our ability to adapt and innovate has also increased. Most importantly of all, though, we have managed to maintain trust in our institution, and in each other. Our response to the new normal has shown that our institution can function with less command and control, ensuring the quality of our work while benefitting from greater empowerment, autonomy and responsibility in our teams. As a result of our new flexibility, many of our managers have gone far beyond the role traditionally assigned to them. In some instances, productivity has actually been enhanced. COVID-19 has taught us many lessons, the most important of which is undoubtedly that digital tools are now an indispensable part of our working life and have reshaped our working patterns. As the situation evolves, further adjustments might still need to be made. However, the eagerness and responsiveness that our staff have demonstrated so far surely makes any new challenges less daunting while at the same time instilling a new confidence and sense of optimism in us all. As long as we continue to strike an effective balance between well-being and work, no obstacle will be too great for us to overcome. 2020 2021 COVID-related audit activities for 2020-2021 Review 01/2021: The EU’s initial contribution to the public health response to COVID-19 Special Report: Commission’s assessment of NRRPs Special Report 15/2021: Air passenger rights during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key rights not protected despite Commission e orts Special Report: Free Movement in the context of COVID-19 Special Report: Food security during the COVID-19 pandemic Special Report: Resilience of the EU Institutions and bodies Special Report: COVID-19: vaccines procurement and other health measures Special Report: Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative (CRII) Special Report: Commission level control system design audit of whether the Commission’s checks upon receiving payment requests are su cient and in line with the requirement of the applicable rules Annual Report 2021: Pilot Statement of Assurance for Recovery and Resilience Facility Special Report: Budget Galaxy 2021 Special Report: Debt management at the Commission Review 06/2020: Risks, challenges and opportunities in the EU’s economic policy response to the COVID-19 crisis COVID Next Generation EU (NGEU) Finished audit work Currently ongoing Source: European Court of Auditors
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