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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Subsidies for the Reconstruction of Local Roads are Unnecessary, According to the Supreme Audit Office

The Czech Supreme Audit Office has declared that subsidies aimed at the reconstruction of local roads are unnecessary.

Mar 23 • 07:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Damyang County, despite the Audit Office's Criticism, Leaves 'Unaccredited Educational Facilities' Unattended for Eight Years

Damyang County is facing criticism for promoting private education by neglecting unaccredited educational facilities despite being called out by the Audit Office.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TÕNIS LOORITS ⟩ The Ministry of Finance is once again misleading the public that the RAB is being supervised

The article discusses the misleading claims by the Estonian Ministry of Finance regarding the oversight of the Money Laundering Data Office (RAB).

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE: Discussion on "What and How to Change the State's Approach to Limiting the Shadow Economy"

A discussion involving the State Audit Office, policymakers, business organizations, and academia will focus on improving governmental strategies to effectively reduce the shadow economy in Latvia.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LIVE ⟩ Discussion on 'What and How to Change the State's Approach to Restricting the Shadow Economy'

A discussion facilitated by the State Audit Office in Latvia will explore reforms needed in the state's approach to curb the shadow economy.

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leaders: They have not committed any crime – but Sweden locks them up for months

The Swedish Migration Agency faces severe criticism from the National Audit Office for detaining people slated for deportation, while the government aims to intensify the conditions for those held.

Mar 20 • 04:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Was Influence from Yoon Seok-yeol Behind the Rush of the ‘Third-Party Compensation’ for Forced Labor

A government audit revealed that the expedited implementation of the third-party compensation scheme for forced labor victims was influenced by the presidential office of Yoon Seok-yeol.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The State Audit Office calls for strengthening aging policy and reducing loneliness among the elderly

The State Audit Office of Lithuania urges the government to strengthen its aging policy to better support the growing elderly population and reduce their loneliness.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NIK enters NBP with an audit that may last a year - Rzeczpospolita has learned. Aftermath of Poland's SAFE 0%?

The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) is initiating a year-long audit of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), marking a significant shift in oversight practices and parameters under new leadership.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NIK Conducts Control at NBP That May Last a Year - Established by 'Rzeczpospolita'. Consequences of Polish SAFE 0%?

The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) is set to conduct an unprecedented year-long audit of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), focusing on the bank's financial management and adherence to new auditing principles.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Shocking NIK Report. 270 Million Zlotys Evaporated from the Justice Fund

A report by Poland's Supreme Audit Office reveals severe mismanagement leading to the loss of 270 million zlotys from the Justice Fund.

Mar 18 • 17:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kalvāns: When schools receive the requested freedom, certain 'peculiarities' appear

Rūdolfs Kalvāns highlights that school leadership struggles with autonomy and freedom, impacting educational quality as per the State Audit Office’s report.

Mar 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Country Without a Vision, A Society Without Purpose

Slovakia is facing a major crisis due to the lack of a long-term vision and strategic direction for the state, as highlighted by various reports from the Supreme Audit Office and echoed by President Peter Pellegrini.

Mar 18 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

VTV: There Are Too Many Hurdles for Improving Traffic Safety

A report by the State Audit Office of Finland highlights excessive obstacles hindering advancements in traffic safety, including issues in automatic traffic enforcement and complex inter-agency responsibilities.

Mar 18 • 04:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

NIK examines the budget, CIT, and the use of KPO funds

The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) of Poland is set to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2025 budget process, focusing on various fiscal aspects including CIT tax collection and the use of KPO funds.

Mar 17 • 11:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Audit Office: 'Management Failure of Immersive Gwanghwamun Project Without Space Securing'

An audit reveals that the management of the Gwanghwamun Project, aimed at creating a cultural experience space, was inadequately executed, leading to poorly managed contracts and significant budget waste.

Mar 17 • 05:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Head of the Interior Company for the Presidential Residence Says, 'A Presidential Office Official Instructed Me to Make False Claims' during the Audit

The head of the interior company involved in the renovation of the presidential residence testified in court that he was coerced into providing false information during an audit related to the relocation of the residence by an official from the Presidential Office.

Mar 16 • 11:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Audit Office: 'Ossehun Han River Bus' does not meet speed requirements, making commuting difficult and lacking economic viability

An audit reveals that the Han River Bus project in Seoul, led by Mayor Oh Se-hun, fails to meet speed requirements necessary for effective commuting and raises concerns over its economic viability.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Supreme Audit Office: It cost over seven billion, yet flood protection measures for water retention are not fully functional

The Supreme Audit Office reported inefficiencies in flood protection measures that have cost over seven billion crowns in Czechia.

Mar 16 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits

The UK's National Audit Office has initiated an inquiry into HMRC's controversial scheme that mistakenly cut child benefit payments for thousands of families due to flawed data on travel records.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My commitment is to honesty': Aureliano Hernández takes over the leadership of the ASF

Aureliano Hernández has taken over as head of the Superior Audit Office of Mexico and emphasizes his commitment to honesty and fighting corruption.

Mar 16 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says

The cost of saving Scunthorpe's steel furnaces could exceed £1.5 billion by 2028, according to a government auditor report.

Mar 16 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bridges on 2nd and 3rd class roads continue to deteriorate, warns the NKÚ. Regions lack sufficient funding for maintenance

A warning from Slovakia's Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ) highlights that 40% of regional bridges are in poor condition due to inadequate maintenance funding.

Mar 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Review: Unequal Support for the Disabled

A review by the Swedish National Audit Office reveals significant disparities in support for persons with disabilities due to varying interpretations of the LSS legislation by different municipalities.

Mar 12 • 16:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wave of Vacations in the Supreme Audit Office after Change of Power. Spokesperson Marian Banaś to Join State Company

The article discusses significant personnel and structural changes within Poland's Supreme Audit Office following the end of Marian Banaś's presidency, including ethical concerns and conflicts of interest arising from the return of auditors to their roles.

Mar 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roberta Acioly takes office in the Senate after Mecias de Jesus leaves for the TCE-RR

Roberta Acioly was sworn in as a senator from Roraima after Mecias de Jesus left the Senate to assume a role at the State Court of Audit.

Mar 11 • 22:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MPs restored the subsidy program criticized by the Supreme Audit Office. Agrofert benefited from it

Czech MPs have reinstated a subsidy program previously criticized by the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ), which has been linked to the Agrofert conglomerate.

Mar 11 • 20:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

State Audit: Euro Millions Will Not Save Estonia from Engineer Shortage

A recent audit by the Estonian State Audit Office indicates that despite a significant investment in engineering education, the country will not resolve its engineer shortage unless the foundational math and science education in primary schools improves.

Mar 11 • 19:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Chamber of Deputies elects Aureliano Hernández as the new head of ASF

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has elected Aureliano Hernández as the new head of the Superior Audit Office (ASF) with 472 votes, succeeding David Colmenares.

Mar 11 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

National Audit Office: The 37 million euros for the Engineer Academy will not solve the shortage of engineers if the foundation in real subjects in primary school remains weak

Estonia ranks last among European countries in engineer availability, and existing measures to improve the next generation of engineers are deemed insufficient by the National Audit Office.

Mar 11 • 05:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Aureliano Hernández will be the auditor of the Federation; obtains majority in the Chamber of Deputies

The Chamber of Deputies in Mexico has elected Aureliano Hernández Palacios as the next head of the Superior Audit Office, securing a majority vote ahead of his term.

Mar 10 • 22:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Our Model of the New Audit, an International Reference

The article discusses the New Audit model implemented by Mexico's Superior Audit Office, emphasizing its significance in public governance amidst global challenges such as climate change and digital transformation.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF and ASE from Puebla sign collaboration agreement to strengthen public resource oversight

The Federal Audit Office and the Puebla State Audit Office signed a collaboration agreement to enhance the oversight of public resources.

Mar 9 • 02:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Head of the Supreme Audit Office: The budget violates the law, deficits will catch up with us. Someone must say enough to subsidies loudly

The head of the Czech Supreme Audit Office warns that the country's budget is in violation of the law, and that unchecked subsidies could lead to significant financial deficits.

Mar 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Corruption Investigation Office detects misconduct of four investigators, requests heavy disciplinary action against three

The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) of South Korea has identified misconduct among four of its investigators during a recent internal audit and is initiating disciplinary proceedings against them.

Mar 6 • 06:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Number of Implemented State Audit Office Recommendations Has Increased, but One in Four is Still Delayed

Despite showing progress, a report reveals that one in four of the State Audit Office recommendations in Lithuania is still not implemented on time.

Mar 5 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

State Audit: In three years, the proportion of timely recommendations implemented has increased to 23%

The Lithuanian State Audit Office reports an increase in the timely implementation of recommendations to 23% over three years, highlighting positive reforms in the judiciary and social support systems, but noting ongoing delays in critical systemic changes.

Mar 5 • 09:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The head of Sigen was questioned in the case investigating irregularities in the Vicentin bankruptcy due to his past at Banco Nación

The head of Argentina's General Audit Office, Alejandro Díaz, was questioned regarding his role in the bankruptcy proceedings of the agricultural exporter Vicentin, revolving around alleged irregularities during his time at Banco Nación.

Mar 4 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

He is the most lobbyed politician in Finland

Matias Marttinen, Finland's Minister of Labour, was reported as the most lobbyed figure in state administration last year, according to the National Audit Office of Finland (VTT).

Mar 3 • 05:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the Ministry of Defence, the errors pointed out by the National Audit Office have been corrected

The Estonian Ministry of Defence claims that issues identified by the National Audit Office have been resolved.

Mar 2 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cash can be expensive: The State Audit Office named the danger

The State Audit Office warns that increasing cash payment limits in Lithuania could weaken financial accountability and transparency.

Feb 28 • 08:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture/ Supreme Audit Office is Failing in Its Management Role, Not Just Concerning Šimkovićová

The Slovak Ministry of Culture has been criticized for its inefficient management of large projects, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF strengthens technical capacities and reaffirms Mexico as a regional benchmark with the delivery of ICADEFIS diplomas

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.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With the entry of the new auditors, the ruling party hopes to gather a majority and relegate Kirchnerism in the AGN

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

Feb 24 • 22:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government agreed with the UCR and the Peronists on the allocation of positions in the General Audit Office of the Nation

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.

Feb 24 • 18:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Registration of Candidates for the ASF Begins in San Lázaro; Here are the Requirements

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.

Feb 19 • 21:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Minister promises to amend existing education standards and create new ones after State Audit Office review

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

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

National Audit Office: Considering a new investigation into the funding support for corruption-accused Terje Rød-Larsen's think tank

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.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kalvāns: Not every student needs an individual support specialist

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.

Feb 19 • 05:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Deputies issue call for appointment of head of ASF

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.

Feb 18 • 21:48 UTC

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