8.11 Governance statement

The Executive Board issued a comprehensive assurance report to the independent auditor on the 2022 financial statements. All information known to the Executive Board relevant to the audit opinion on the annual report and the assurance report on the funding data has been provided. The Executive Board recognizes its responsibilities with respect to the financial statements and annual report and all related matters. These include internal controls to prevent material misstatements due to error or fraud, legality, and compliance with laws and regulations.