The Ethics and Procedures Commission's findings indicate that Remigijus Žemaitaitis, a leader among the 'aušriečiai', made statements implying that severe violations of public procurement were uncovered during the State Audit Office's examination of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT). These claims have sparked significant controversy, as they suggest potential criminal liability for LRT officials. The Commission stated that Žemaitaitis's assertions included misleading information that could have serious implications for the perceived integrity of the LRT and its governance processes.

Support for this conclusion came from four members of the Commission, highlighting the strength of the opinion that Žemaitaitis's remarks constituted a breach of ethical standards. However, a balanced perspective emerged with an equal number of committee members defending his actions, claiming that the political discourse regarding such audits should remain open and noted that no explicit regulations were violated by Žemaitaitis. The decision to uphold the violation was ultimately secured by the decisive vote of the Commission's chairman, Viktor Fiodorov, indicating the complexities involved in interpreting ethical conduct in political communications.

This case raises significant questions about the standards to which public officials, especially politicians, are held regarding their statements on sensitive issues like audits and potential legal implications. It underscores the importance of accountability in public discourse and may lead to calls for clearer guidelines on political speech concerning official investigations. As such discussions continue, the situation around LRT and its governance will likely remain a focal point in Lithuanian media and politics, impacting how future issues of ethical conduct are managed within the public sector.