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The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

The article discusses the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the role of internal auditors in public and private sectors in Greece.

Police have summoned and are investigating Yoo Byung-ho, an Audit Committee member accused of leaking military secrets related to the West Sea shooting incident.

The Superior Audit Office of Mexico celebrated the completion of training programs for auditors aimed at enhancing skills and reinforcing the country's role as a regional model.

A spokesperson for the Osun State Governor threatens legal action against a consultant for allegedly recording and distributing a private conversation of the governor's Chief of Staff without permission.

An internal audit has identified serious deficiencies in how Eskilstuna municipality managed the establishment of Senior Materials between 2021 and 2025.

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Žemaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea has significantly reduced fines for unfair business practices due to loopholes in its self-reporting rules.

The ruling party in Argentina is optimistic about gaining a majority in the National Audit Office (AGN) with the appointment of new auditors.

The Argentine government has reached an agreement with the UCR and Peronists regarding the distribution of positions within the General Audit Office, ensuring representation from each political group.

The Daugavpils City Council is under suspicion of issuing unjustified environmental advertising permits to companies owned by the husband of the department head, prompting an audit.

The government of Ibaneis Rocha in Brazil acknowledged the risks associated with the acquisition of most of Master bank by BRB but defended that the audit should occur only after the deal's validation.

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

The Ogun State Government is conducting health tests on 500 residents due to concerns about lead poisoning from nearby recycling factories.

The Superior Audit of the Federation (ASF) maintains direct relationships with all public entities that manage federal resources at all levels of government in Mexico, ensuring accountability and oversight.

The Seimas Chancellery in Lithuania intends to conduct an internal audit of nine institutions accountable to Parliament by the end of the year, focusing on governance practices and operational efficiency.

An audit has revealed that South Korea's Disease Control Agency failed to take action after receiving reports of harmful substances in COVID-19 vaccines, leading to the administration of 14.2 million doses.

An audit at the Monaldi hospital reveals significant deficiencies in the organ transplant protocols, including lack of a standardized approach and untrained staff.

President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has initiated an audit of civil servant salaries following an IMF warning about the unsustainable wage bill exceeding half of the state's budget.

An audit report has recommended the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of Osun State University for payroll fraud, despite claims of incompetence made by the university's management.

Osun State University is demanding an apology and threatening legal action against an auditing firm that labeled 250 workers as 'ghost workers' in a controversial report.

The Nigerian Federal Government is conducting an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's financial activities to address revenue leakage issues.

The Nigerian Minister of Finance announced that a forensic audit of the National Petroleum Company is currently being conducted to enhance transparency in oil revenue management.

The Kassel Airport is facing significant financial challenges due to low passenger numbers, prompting calls for an independent audit to assess its viability.

Three major South African metros, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni, are embroiled in disputes with the Auditor-General over their 2024-25 audit reports.

A report by the Brazilian Federal Audit Court highlights overpricing issues in the reconstruction of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, revealing budget inconsistencies and contractual risks.

The article highlights various news segments, including a controversial audit case and significant political updates.

An audit chief linked to a significant public figure faces allegations of illegal data access related to a family member, while also covering various national and international news events.

The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.

The Commission of Surveillance of the Superior Audit Office of the Federation opened registration for candidates to lead the auditing body for the period 2026-2034, with no candidates registered yet as of noon on February 19.

Teachers at Võhma School, which underwent a leadership change last year, have asked the local council's audit committee to evaluate the legality of the new management's actions and work organization.

Latvian Minister of Education has committed to reforming education standards following concerns raised by the State Audit Office about the quality oversight in schools.

The Norwegian National Audit Office is contemplating a new investigation into the funding support given to the International Peace Institute, previously led by Terje Rød-Larsen, who is now facing corruption charges.

Rūdolfs Kalvāns from Latvia's Ministry of Education states that not all students require an individual support specialist, referencing a report by the State Audit Office on education in Latvia.

The Chamber of Deputies in Mexico has announced the process for appointing the new head of the Superior Audit Office (ASF) for the 2026-2034 term, with candidate interviews scheduled for early March.

A recent audit revealed significant vulnerabilities in Minnesota's Medicaid program, potentially allowing fraudulent billing practices to go undetected and suggesting over $1 billion in taxpayer savings through improved oversight.

The audit reveals that Pemex and CFE could not account for over 1.8 billion pesos in 2024, with Pemex being primarily responsible for the discrepancies.

Illinois faces a potential loss of federal funding due to the illegal issuance of commercial licenses to noncitizens, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issuing a 30-day ultimatum to state officials to rectify the situation.

President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed the irregularities involving 59 billion pesos identified in the last year of AMLO's presidency by the Superior Audit of the Federation (ASF).

Dario Oswaldo Garcia Júnior, the former Finance and Control Director of BRB, is set to provide information regarding frauds connected to Banco Master during an upcoming internal audit.

The Lithuanian government is proposing to empower the VPT to oversee compliance with procurement contract regulations as part of efforts to implement audit recommendations from the LRT.

President Claudia Sheinbaum leads her morning conference from Palacio Nacional, where she is expected to address irregularities detected by the Superior Audit of the Federation during the last year of AMLO's presidency.

The director of Vinohrady Hospital plans to investigate internal processes following the results of an audit.

The VMVT has denied claims by R. Žemaitaitis that external operational audits are currently underway.

A guard who pushed a climate activist in front of Amalienborg after King Frederik's New Year speech will not face assault charges, according to the Ministry of Defense's Audit Corps.

The reconstruction of the Saxon Palace in Warsaw is facing significant delays and lack of financial transparency, according to a recent audit by Poland's Supreme Audit Office (NIK).

An audit is set to investigate the financial management of Czech Television following concerns raised to the MPs by Chudárek.

The Greek political party PASOK has suspended the party membership of Anastasia Chatzidakis following her request amid an audit by the National Transparency Authority regarding alleged fraudulent benefits at OPEKA.

The Latvian Ministry of Education responds to a State Audit Office audit regarding inequalities in primary education, emphasizing both the need for reforms and that some conclusions are outdated.

R. Žemaitaitis expressed concern over the Veterinary Service's atmosphere and management following a recent audit that highlighted issues.