Managing Fraud Risks in an Organization
Each year, billions of euros are lost due to fraud and corruption in both public and private sector organizations. The European Commission estimates the cost of fraud and corruption in the European Union at €120 billion annually. These direct financial losses stem from the theft of public funds, embezzlement, bribery, etc. However, there are also […]
Development of Internal Audit in Local Authorities (First & Second Degree) in Northern Greece
With the coordination and partnership of Lever – Development Consultants S.A., a member of the Samaras & Partners Group, numerous local authorities (first and second degree) in Central and Northern Greece have made notable progress in implementing internal audit procedures, as mandated by Law 4795/2021, decision ΦΓ8/2020, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Hellenic […]
Accurate Mapping & Analysis of Organizational Risks
Organizations face daily a wide range of internal and external events—threats—that affect the achievement of their goals (strategic, financial, operational). The uncertainty surrounding the organizational environment (economic crisis, climate crisis, etc.) can lead to negative consequences. Corporate governance, as a modern tool for organization, proper functioning, management, and control, is called upon to respond immediately […]
“Building” the Smart City
The term “smart city” refers to a city that uses technology and data to improve the quality of life of its residents, optimize the operation of its infrastructure, and promote sustainability. Smart cities utilize data collection from various sources, such as sensors, mobile devices, and monitoring systems. Then, after proper processing using specialized models and […]
Internal Audit and Corporate Governance
The processes and structures of an organization are influenced both by risks that affect the organization’s ability to achieve its objectives and by the organization’s efforts to mitigate or eliminate known/residual risks, as well as to identify unknown risks. Internal Audit services can be considered value-added services aimed at improving the effectiveness of the organization’s […]
Conference of European Territorial Cooperation Groups
The company “Lever -Development Consultants S.A.”, a member of the “Samaras & Associates” Group, participated in the conference entitled: “Territorial cross-border cooperation in SE Europe, institutional consolidation and the role of economic incentives” organized by the European Territorial Cooperation Groups ELIKAS, AMPHIKTYONIA, EFXEINI POLI, on February 18, 2023 at the premises of the University of […]
Internal Audit in the Regional Union of Municipalities of Thessaly
“Lever-Development Consultants SA” at a conference on Internal Audit in Larissa. The conference organized by the Regional Union of Municipalities (PED) of Thessaly in collaboration with the company “Lever-Development Consultants SA”, a member of the “Samaras & Associates” Group of Companies, on the topic “Internal Audit as a Tool for Modern Local Government Administration” […]
