Court of Auditors Reform: Inaugural Study Day Focuses on Defensive Bureaucracy and Responsibility
Rome, Italy – February 23, 2026 – A study day dedicated to “First reflections at the dawn of the reform of the Court of Auditors” convened today, bringing together leading magistrates, legal scholars, and officials to discuss defensive bureaucracy and administrative responsibility. The event, hosted by the Court of Auditors, featured greetings from President Guido Carlino and Attorney General Pio Silvestri.
Key Participants and Discussions
The study day included interventions from several prominent figures in the legal and administrative fields. Magistrates Vito Tenore, Tiziano Tessaro, and Ferruccio Capalbo presented insights from their respective regional jurisdictions – Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Campania – focusing on jurisdictional and control aspects.
Academic contributions came from Professors Giovanna De Minico (University of Naples “Federico II”), Aristide Police (LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome), Gennaro Terracciano (University of Rome “Tor Vergata”), and Fabio Cintioli (University of International Studies of Rome), all experts in constitutional and administrative law. Their discussions centered on the legal frameworks surrounding public administration and official responsibility.
Focus on Bureaucracy and Reform
The conference addressed the challenges of defensive bureaucracy within the public sector and its implications for administrative accountability. Participants explored potential reforms to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and strengthen the responsibility of public officials. The event aimed to provide a platform for initial reflections as the Court of Auditors undergoes its own period of reform.
Concluding Remarks
The study day concluded with remarks from Honorary President of the Court of Auditors, Francesco Schlitzer, summarizing the key themes and outlining potential pathways for future progress.
For information and accreditation regarding future events, contact amministrazionele.presidenza@corteconti.it or call +39 06.3876 3730, 3235, or 2489. Registration for the event closed on February 12, 2026.
Recent Related Activity at the Senate
On February 8, 2026, Senator Marco Lisei addressed the Senate regarding interventions on topics not included on the agenda. Details of this intervention are available on the Senate website.
on February 15, 2024, Senator Lisei raised a question regarding the extension of the 30 kilometer per hour speed limit in city centers. Further information can be found here.
Parliamentary Auditions
The Chamber of Deputies held an audition on February 5, 2026, concerning the security of railway personnel, involving representatives from FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, UIL-TRASPORTI, UGL Ferrovieri, FAST-CONFSAL, and OrSA Trasporti. More details are available on the Chamber of Deputies website.
On January 20, 2026, the Chamber too conducted auditions with CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL, USB, ANCI, and Unioncamere regarding the extension of regulatory deadlines. Details of these auditions can be found here.