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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Member of Parliament Shocked by New Attendo Information - 'The Situation is Catastrophic'

Finnish MP Arja Juvonen has expressed alarm over new information regarding care inadequacies at an elder care facility in Espoo, stressing the need for urgent audits in elderly care.

Feb 27 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Comptroller issued 206 reports with indications of criminal responsibility to decentralized autonomous governments since 2024

The Ecuadorian Comptroller's Office has issued 206 reports indicating possible criminal responsibility in public administration over the past two years.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts

José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

New Cybersecurity Rules in Practice: From Registration to Supplier Audits

In Czechia, the revised Cybersecurity Act, known as NIS2, has been in effect since last November, yet many companies remain unaware of their obligations for mandatory registration and security measures.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town, Joburg and Ekurhuleni Locked in Dispute With AG Over Municipal Audit Reports

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

Feb 20 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

AADE: Checks for tax evasion, black money - Who is being investigated

The AADE has targeted significant tax evasion cases and black money for audits in 2026, employing advanced algorithms and digital tools.

Feb 20 • 05:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMVT denies R. Žemaitaitis' statements: no external operational audits are currently being conducted

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

Feb 18 • 12:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Municipalities, states, and boroughs concentrate 85% of alleged embezzlement from federal treasury in 2024

A recent report reveals that 85% of the alleged federal embezzlement in Mexico for 2024 is linked to 833 municipalities, 27 states, and 14 boroughs in Mexico City, highlighting severe financial discrepancies.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASF points out irregularities amounting to 65 billion pesos pending clarification in the Public Account 2024

The Superior Audit Office of Mexico has reported irregularities of over 65 billion pesos that need clarification regarding the 2024 Public Account audit.

Feb 17 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OPEKA: The Ministry responds regarding the 1.86 million euros – "The audit started in 2023"

Greece's Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family clarifies details regarding a report on irregularities in social assistance payments, stating that audits began in November 2023.

Feb 17 • 18:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has filed a lawsuit against legislative leaders, including her own party members, to enforce a voter-approved measure allowing audits after discovering nearly $12 million in alleged public assistance fraud.

Feb 15 • 19:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Automobile dealers accuse the SAT of exacerbated harassment and unjustified pressure

Automobile dealers in Mexico are accusing the tax authority of intense harassment and undue pressure in recent audits.

Feb 11 • 05:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Post office cargo vehicles, 3,333 units suspended due to improper roll calls in 1,862 offices nationwide

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has suspended the use of 3,333 light cargo vehicles across 1,862 post offices due to improper roll calls conducted for drivers, following audits that revealed widespread violations.

Feb 10 • 02:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the Fiscal Innocence Law that came into effect today

Argentina's new Fiscal Innocence Law aims to encourage citizens to declare their hidden savings by simplifying tax regulations and limiting government audits on income and deductions.

Feb 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master, BRB, your audits and rating agencies

In October 2024, many financial market participants received information revealing risky business practices by Bank Master, despite warnings from financial authorities.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Record of complaints and errors in departments. And hospitals are 'special surveillance'

The healthcare system in Puglia will be under special surveillance throughout 2026, with 19 hospitals subject to intense audits due to their low performance.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will the SAT conduct audits for those making or receiving cash deposits? This is what you should know

The news that the SAT will conduct audits and impose fines on individuals making or receiving cash deposits has raised many questions among taxpayers, especially regarding the now-defunct Cash Deposit Tax (IDE) and reporting requirements for banks.

Feb 6 • 20:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Article IV of the IMF: the audit that Cristina avoided and is now back in the spotlight with Milei

The IMF's technical mission in Buenos Aires is reviewing both the US$20 billion program and the broader macroeconomic direction of the country, extending beyond fiscal and reserve targets.

Feb 5 • 22:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos Assembly audits LGs, LCDAs to strengthen accountability

The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun auditing the accounts of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to enhance accountability and transparency at the grassroots level.

Feb 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SECURITY TODAY: Go to the right, you will be killed. Go to the left, you die.

In the live show "Security Today," security experts Meelis Oidsalu and Erkki Koort discuss current factors affecting Estonia's security, including the latest audits from the National Audit Office and Epstein files.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police Raid the Board of Audit and Inspection Related to the 'West Sea Shooting Incident' Military Secret Disclosure

Police are conducting a forced investigation into the Board of Audit and Inspection over allegations of military secret leaks during the audits related to the West Sea civil servant shooting incident.

Feb 3 • 04:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Vox announces it will require audits of all nationality concessions

Vox has stated it will demand audits of all nationality grants from recent years, claiming the government's immigrant regularization will have dire consequences.

Feb 2 • 16:52 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise

China is intensifying audits and imposing fines on wealthy influencers and high-income earners to boost tax revenue amid increasing fiscal challenges.

Jan 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Revenue Agency, through cross-referenced checks: 395 thousand verifications with the algorithm

The Italian Revenue Agency is shifting from traditional checks to a targeted approach using data and algorithms, planning 395,000 total verifications this year.

Jan 14 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Strnad's CSG wants to invest an additional 10 billion in the Czech Republic. 'We are not afraid of audits of supplies to the army,' says Chour

Strnad's CSG plans to invest an additional 10 billion in the Czech Republic while expressing confidence in undergoing audits of military supplies.

Jan 13 • 08:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What rights does a taxpayer have during an audit and proceedings

The article discusses the rights of taxpayers during audits and legal proceedings in the context of maintaining balance between the state's financial needs and individual rights.

Jan 12 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Digital 'Big Brother' of the tax office: AADE deploys AI and social media for tax evasion

In 2026, the AADE will enhance its digital audits by implementing six new digital tools, utilizing AI predictive models to combat tax evasion and aiming to conduct 72,800 audits and collect an additional €2.5 billion in revenues.

Jan 11 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

A Rain of Audits from the Tax Office in 2026: Over 72,800 Investigations by AADE, Who is in the Crosshairs

In 2026, the Greek tax authority (AADE) will conduct over 72,800 audits, focusing on cases from 2022 to 2025, with a goal of raising tax revenues of about €2.5 billion.

Jan 5 • 05:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Audits in Favor: Report or Propaganda?

The article discusses how partisan audits serve propaganda interests rather than aiding the public or truth-seeking.

Jan 2 • 02:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

How the tax office's AI will create a digital file for every taxpayer

The tax office will implement a fully automated system that uses AI to scan real-time income, transactions, and discrepancies to conduct targeted tax audits.

Jan 1 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The EU will strengthen its borders against pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones from Mercosur

The European Union plans to enhance border controls regarding pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones imported from Mercosur, as the anticipated trade agreement faces opposition from France and Italy despite more audits being announced.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Upcoming Risks – Transfer Prices and KSeF

As the new year approaches, Poland faces ongoing challenges with transfer pricing audits that scrutinize entire business models, leading to significant income adjustments last year and highlighting emerging digital issues related to compliance with the National e-Invoice System (KSeF).

Dec 29 • 05:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From Acciona to Acerinox: the IBEX 35 audits that are pending renewal or change starting in 2026

The audit firms KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte will continue to oversee the financial statements of IBEX 35 companies, with KPMG maintaining leadership by auditing 11 companies, followed by EY and PwC auditing 10 each, while Deloitte will handle four companies.

Dec 29 • 04:15 UTC

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