Pristina, 31 July 2026
The Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) has published its Semi-Annual Report for the period 1 January – 30 June 2026, presenting data on the implementation of whistleblowing mechanisms in the public and private sectors, the handling of whistleblowing cases, and the activities undertaken to protect whistleblowers and strengthen institutional integrity.
The report reflects progress in the implementation of the legal framework on whistleblower protection and demonstrates APC’s continued commitment to ensuring that every reported case is handled professionally, impartially, and in full compliance with the applicable legislation.
External Whistleblowing
During the first half of 2026, APC received 41 external whistleblowing cases, of which 40 were handled professionally and within the statutory deadlines, while one case was carried over for further processing in July.
Of the processed cases, 20 were referred to the competent institutions for further action, 14 were rejected due to failure to meet the legal requirements, while 6 cases were closed.
Regarding the nature of the reported cases, 22 cases concerned abuse of official duty, 8 cases related to recruitment procedures, 4 cases concerned public procurement procedures, while 6 cases fell under other categories.
Regarding the structure of whistleblowers, 27 cases were reported by citizens (19 by men and 8 by women), while 13 cases were submitted anonymously by economic operators, demonstrating the importance of whistleblowing mechanisms in identifying and addressing suspected cases of corruption.
During this reporting period, 6 whistleblowers requested specific legal protection, while APC also organized 5 awareness-raising activities attended by 187 participants, aimed at promoting whistleblowing mechanisms and increasing awareness of the importance of reporting irregularities.
Internal Whistleblowing in Public Institutions
The report also presents data on the functioning of internal whistleblowing systems within public institutions.
During the reporting period, 150 public institutions submitted reports to APC, while a total of 64 internal whistleblowing cases were recorded.
The institutions reporting the highest number of cases were the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) with 14 cases, the Kosovo Correctional Service with 12 cases, and Trepça J.S.C. with 10 cases.
Furthermore, 65 public institutions informed APC that they had organized awareness-raising activities related to the implementation of whistleblowing mechanisms, highlighting the growing importance of strengthening a culture of integrity within public institutions.
Internal Whistleblowing in Private Entities
The report also highlights the progress achieved in implementing internal whistleblowing mechanisms in the private sector.
As of 9 February 2026, APC had contacted 683 private entities regarding the implementation of their legal obligations under the whistleblowing legislation.
Of these, 411 entities appointed an officer responsible for receiving and handling whistleblowing reports, 250 entities reported on the functioning of their internal whistleblowing systems, while 18 internal whistleblowing cases were recorded during the reporting period.
These findings indicate that whistleblowing mechanisms are becoming increasingly established within the private sector, contributing to greater transparency, accountability, and organizational integrity.
The Agency for Prevention of Corruption considers that every whistleblowing report matters and remains committed to ensuring an effective and reliable whistleblowing system by encouraging the reporting of suspected irregularities, protecting whistleblowers, and ensuring professional, impartial, and lawful handling of every reported case.