The conference on public administration reform, attended by Guido Carlino, President of the Court of Auditors, drew a large turnout.

Scientific research remains the guiding light for the education of new generations and the driving force behind dialogue with the local community. This spirit officially opened the new edition of the Researchers' Night , the traditional scientific outreach event hosted by the University of Reggio Calabria , which concludes next Monday. The rich program of conferences, meetings, open workshops, experiments, film, and music addresses the fundamental goal of bringing citizens and students closer to the places and protagonists of research, fostering direct dialogue between the scientific community, the local community, and the broader social fabric.

The highlight of the opening day was the prestigious conference sponsored by the Presidency of the Court of Auditors , which focused on the evolution of audits and the reform of tax liability with a view to simplification and sound administrative performance. The event drew a large audience of dignitaries from all over Italy to the Quistelli Hall of the University.

The Rector of the Università Mediterranea Professor Giuseppe Zimbalatti , hosted the event, expressing his deep gratitude for the choice of the University of Reggio Calabria as the venue for such an authoritative and nationally significant debate on the quality of public administration: "This event is a sign of confidence in the role of the Università Mediterranea as a forum for scientific development and dialogue between institutions and society. For our students, meeting institutional representatives and scholars of such high standing is a precious opportunity for education and personal growth . "

The Rector then explained his intention to include this symposium within the European Researchers' Night, highlighting the inextricable link between legal research, institutions, and citizenship: "Discussions on public administration contribute concretely to the progress of society, helping to improve the functioning of institutions, protect shared resources, and promote informed participation. These are issues that directly affect the very life of universities, from construction to teaching, to the right to education. In our region, this commitment takes on an even more strategic value: investments, services, and the prospects of new generations depend on the quality of administrative action . "

The centrality of the university world was forcefully reaffirmed by the President of the Court of Auditors, Guido Carlino , who said he was "honored to be at this splendid university, a true training ground for life and education for young people ." The President emphasized how transparency and simplification directly relate to the oversight, consultative, and jurisdictional functions performed by the Court of Auditors: "These are issues on which it is right that young people be educated. Our goal is to build a public administration that is simultaneously efficient, accountable, and quicker in its decisions . "

The debate, characterised by very high-profile speeches, was opened by institutional greetings from the Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior Wanda Ferro , the Prefect of Reggio Calabria Clara Vaccaro , the President of the Calabria Region Roberto Occhiuto and the Interregional Commander of the South-Western Italy of the Guardia di Finanza, Lieutenant General Francesco Mattana .

The proceedings—effectively moderated by the Deputy President of the Court of Auditors, Carlo Chiappinelli —got underway thanks to the scientific and technical contributions of Professor Giuseppe Tropea (Università Mediterranea), Tiziano Tessaro (Emilia-Romagna Court of Auditors), Professor Stefano Pozzoli (University of Florence), Maria Luisa Romano (President of the Court of Auditors Section), General B. Paolo Borrelli (Calabria Regional Commander of the Guardia di Finanza), and Caterina Crescenti (President of the Regional Administrative Court of Reggio Calabria).

The discussion focused on the key steps of the ongoing reform effort: from the redefinition of gross negligence to the limitation of financial damages, and the expansion of the advisory role of the Court of Auditors. The analysis combined legal theory with the direct experience of those who work daily in public administrations, outlining the true challenge of the future: finding a balance between the need to simplify procedures without weakening legal guarantees, freeing public officials from the "fear of signature" to promote the speed and efficiency of the system.