It is therefore recommended that the supervision and enforcement of the rules on party and campaign financing be significantly enhanced. The CEC, or other assigned body, should be given sufficient resources, including an appropriate number of staff specialised in financial auditing, as well as a clear mandate and obligation to audit financial reports of political parties and electoral contestants, to verify the accuracy of the information submitted, to initiate investigations of possible irregularities, and to make use of enhanced powers for coordination with law enforcement and other relevant bodies.