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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is the Yoon Seok-yeol government continuing the dam construction rushed by the Yoon Seok-yeol government?

The continuation of dam projects initiated under the Yoon Seok-yeol government has raised significant controversy as the Lee Jae-myung government re-evaluates their necessity and legality.

Mar 4 β€’ 08:50 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Appointment of Level 1 Officials in the Board of Audit and Inspection: Yoon Seung-ki as Head of the Public Audit Bureau and Lim Dong-hyuk as Head of the Citizen Audit Bureau

The Board of Audit and Inspection of South Korea has appointed Yoon Seung-ki and Lim Dong-hyuk to senior positions overseeing public and citizen audits, respectively.

Feb 28 β€’ 03:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

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.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Professional Crisis of the Internal Auditor in the Era of Automation

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

Feb 26 β€’ 09:53 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Remigijus Ε½emaitaitis Violated Principles of Decency in Discussing Criminal Liability Regarding LRT Director

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Ε½emaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

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

Feb 23 β€’ 18:22 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Achievements of the 'New Audit'

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.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: After an alert from the IMF, FΓ©lix Tshisekedi launches an audit of civil servant salaries

President FΓ©lix 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.

Feb 22 β€’ 02:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Kassel Airport: Audit of Kassel-Calden is Long Overdue

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

Feb 20 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera News 2nd Edition on Thursday, February 19, 2026

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:48 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

In implementing the LRT audit recommendations, the government proposes to mandate the VPT to carry out violation prevention

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.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:11 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Guard Avoids Charges for Pushing Activist on New Year's Eve

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.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

An audit will examine the operations of Czech Television, ChudΓ‘rek wrote to the MPs

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

Feb 18 β€’ 09:25 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ghost workers face March pay cutoff as FG closes audit

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to discontinue salaries for unverified civil service workers starting March 2026 following an ongoing personnel audit.

Feb 18 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF delivers individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 Public Account

The Federal Audit Office of Mexico presented individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 public budget, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public resource management.

Feb 18 β€’ 01:28 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification in the Public Account

The Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification due to irregularities in payroll payments, unnecessary purchases, and early contract terminations as reported in the 2024 Public Account audit.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:40 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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 β€’ 20:23 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who can conclude a loan agreement with the village mayor for his vehicle?

The article discusses the legality of loan agreements involving the private vehicle of a village mayor for official purposes, following scrutiny from the Regional Chamber of Audit regarding such agreements.

Feb 17 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Ministry: European Union funding should not be pursued as an end in itself

The Latvian Ministry of Finance emphasizes that European Union funding ought to be utilized responsibly rather than merely pursued for the sake of utilization, in light of recent findings from an audit on electric bus procurement.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:50 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The New Audit

The Superior Audit of the Federation in Mexico has transformed from a reactive to a preventive model for public spending oversight since 2018.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASF launches new system to monitor that federal dependencies correct irregularities

The Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) introduced a new system aimed at helping public servants correct irregularities in federal agencies.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The MIR Association of Spain demands a "independent and public" audit of the MIR 2026 process from the Ministry of Health

The MIR Association of Spain has called for an independent audit of the MIR 2026 exam process, citing significant mismanagement and irregularities that have harmed its integrity.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:05 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land: Audit of 'Valet Fee Trick Increase' at Incheon Airport... 'Ignoring Public Benefit, Rushed Implementation'

The South Korean Ministry of Land criticized the Incheon International Airport's parking service reforms as hastily implemented and neglectful of public convenience.

Feb 11 β€’ 09:19 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF presents operational manual for SISAR and the induction manual for the follow-up process

The Mexican Federal Audit Office (ASF) presented strategic manuals aimed at improving public sector auditing processes.

Feb 9 β€’ 21:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auditor fiscal contest with a salary of R$ 28,500 opens for registration

The GoiΓ‘s State Secretariat of Economy has opened registrations for a public competition for state tax auditors, offering a salary of R$ 28,500.

Feb 9 β€’ 16:37 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Interior Ministry has failed for eight years to implement a system to protect soft targets, warns the NKÚ

The Czech Interior Ministry has reportedly not established a system for protecting soft targets despite eight years of warnings from the National Audit Office (NKÚ).

Feb 9 β€’ 07:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

NKÚ: The Interior Ministry has not created a functioning system for the protection of soft targets even after eight years

The Czech Supreme Audit Office criticizes the Interior Ministry for failing to establish a protective system for soft targets over the past eight years.

Feb 9 β€’ 06:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report points out failures and loss of R$ 4.5 million in the purchase of 'Aedes do Bem' kits by the City Hall of Rio Branco

A report by the Brazilian federal audit agency highlights a loss of R$ 4.5 million in public funds due to the improper purchase of mosquito kits intended to combat dengue fever.

Feb 7 β€’ 22:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TCE opens inquiry to investigate state school works in RJ paid by decentralized system

The Rio de Janeiro State Audit Court (TCE-RJ) has launched an investigation into works carried out in state educational institutions, following a report that revealed significant structural renovations financed through a decentralized payment system that complicates public expenditure oversight.

Feb 6 β€’ 23:24 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Reps committee summons FCT area council chairmen over N100bn indictment

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the chairmen of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory due to alleged financial misconduct exceeding N100 billion, as highlighted in an audit report from the Auditor-General.

Feb 6 β€’ 13:29 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Okawara Chemical Industry False Accusation Case: The Metropolitan Police Department Demands Burden from Three Former Executives

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has requested that three former executives of the Public Safety Bureau contribute over 5 million yen towards damages paid by the city related to the Okawara Chemical Industry false accusation case, following resident audit requests.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:15 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Board of Audit and Inspection Looks into Secret Passageway and Low-Value Sale of YTN

The Board of Audit and Inspection has decided to audit allegations regarding the secret passageway in former President Yoon Suk-yeol's office and the low-value sale of the public asset YTN.

Feb 5 β€’ 03:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Albanese government to sell off $3bn worth of historic defence sites amid push to free up space for new homes

The Albanese government is planning to sell $3 billion worth of historic defense properties to make way for new housing developments and public spaces following a major audit of government land holdings.

Feb 3 β€’ 23:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Which contracts require the finance officer's counter-signature?

A municipal audit reveals issues with non-compliant contracts under 10,000 PLN due to missing counter-signatures, raising questions about the finance officer's judgment on legal requirements.

Jan 13 β€’ 04:10 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± 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 β€’ 04:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Audit Office denounces million-dollar spending on retirement awards "without legal support" in five public universities in Madrid

The Audit Office reveals that over 10 million euros was spent in 2021 on retirement awards at five Madrid public universities without proper legal justification, with some cases exceeding the maximum pension amount or being awarded to individuals below the age limit.

Jan 3 β€’ 04:30 UTC

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