ECA publishes results of the annual financial audit of the EU’s agencies

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) will publish the results of its annual examination of the accounts and the underlying transactions of the 43 EU agencies on Thursday 30 October.

The work of the EU agencies and joint undertakings influences areas of vital importance to European citizens’ daily lives, such as health, safety, security, research and innovation. The EU agencies and joint undertakings employ over 18 000 people, and draw significant financial resources from the EU budget.

Each year, the auditors publish their assessment of whether the accounts of the agencies and joint undertakings are trustworthy, and whether their income and spending transactions comply with the rules. The auditors will also point to specific risks to and areas for improvement in sound financial management.

The ECA Member responsible for the annual audit of the EU agencies is Petri Sarvamaa, and the full report will be published on the ECA’s website​ on Thursday 30 October 2025.