As part of the current programme, as you can see from our joint press release, we will cover a diverse range of topics that spans 11 areas of the National Bank of Serbia’s competencies. In 2008 and 2009 much of the work involved in preparing the needs analysis report was in the hands of EU central bank experts.
•  Are the resources available to our internal audit function adequate given the nature, complexity, and risk of our institutions' activities? •  Are weaknesses being fully identified and reported promptly to us? External auditors can also help federal regulators by encouraging financial institutions to frequently reassess and refine their risk-management practices.