We are the European Union’s (EU) external auditor.
The ECA’s College is made up of the individual Members assigned by each Member State and is supported by some 900 staff of all EU nationalities.
Our mission
We perform independent, high-quality and impactful audits to improve the governance, accountability, transparency and sound financial management of EU action, thereby enhancing citizens’ trust and contributing effectively to the response to current and future challenges facing the EU.
Our vision
We enhance trust in the Union by contributing to improved governance and resilience.
Our values
As the Union’s external auditor, we perform our work in line with international
auditing standards and the following values:
Independence
We carry out our work free from influences that compromise or may be seen to compromise our professional judgement.
Objectivity
We are impartial and unbiased, and base our audit conclusions on sufficient and appropriate evidence.
Ethical behaviour
We act with integrity, honesty and reliability, and solely in the EU public interest, and aim to lead by example in our professional work and the way we manage our institution.
Transparency
We report on our audit findings and activities in a clear, comprehensive and accessible way, supporting accountability at all levels.
Professionalism
We acquire, develop and maintain the highest levels of knowledge, expertise and skills in relation both to the public audit profession and to EU financial and policy management.
