A significant distinction was won by the Region of Attica, winning for the first time the Gold Award in the category “Best Governance Implementation Project” of the Compliance Awards 2026, for the implementation of the new General Government Accounting Framework and the overall modernization of its financial operation.Starting from the mandatory implementation of the new Accounting Framework, the Region of Attica proceeded with a reform of its financial services, making use of the regulatory change as an opportunity for digital and administrative transformation.As it emphasizes in a relevant announcement, through the computerized transition to the new system and the reorganization of critical procedures, the unification and interoperability of financial data, the reduction of errors, the strengthening of fiscal compliance, and the upgrading of the quality of financial information were achieved.At the same time, it adds that “the use of real financial data contributed to the significant improvement of budget accuracy and to the making of documented administrative decisions”.It is noted that the implementation manuals of the new Framework have been posted on the official website of the Region of Attica and are freely available for public use.Hardalias: Good governance is a daily obligationOn the occasion of the award, the Governor of Attica Nikos Hardalias stated:“At a time when the credibility of institutions and bodies is being tested by what is happening around us, the Region of Attica chooses to respond with actions: with transparency, accountability and strict adherence to the rules. We lead developments, ensuring the proper implementation of procedures and the institutional framework, as well as absolute respect for the rules of ethics”.“We turned a regulatory obligation into an opportunity for substantial modernization, creating a model of financial operation for public administration”, he added.“The Gold Award belongs first and foremost to the executives and employees of our services, who with knowledge, persistence and a sense of responsibility brought about this important result. We continue with the same dedication, because for us good governance is not a slogan. It is a daily obligation toward the citizens of Attica”.The receipt of the awardThe Governor of Attica was represented at the award ceremony by the Executive Secretary of the Region of Attica Giannis Selimis, who, upon receiving the Gold Award, thanked the Region’s services for their work and described the distinction as “a victory against past-generation tools that hold public administration back”.As he pointed out:“This recognition fills us with strength, but it also fills us with responsibility. Responsibility for the final result, responsibility for achieving the goals set each time by the Governor and the collective bodies of the Region of Attica. This is only the beginning, we continue”.The evaluation of the nominationsThe Compliance Awards are co-organized by the Association of Compliance Professionals of Greece - SEKASE/ASCO Greece and Boussias Events, with the aim of recognizing and rewarding excellence, innovation and good practices in the field of Compliance.The evaluation of the nominations was carried out by a committee of 35 distinguished academics and senior executives of businesses and banks, under the presidency of Rania Aikaterinari, Chair of the Executive Committee and Vice President of the Board of Directors of SEV.