The city of Lohja announced today that it has terminated Pekka Puistosalo's position as sector director, citing irregularities in procurement operations under his leadership. The decision was made by the city council this Monday, following a report from the city's internal audit that revealed significant discrepancies and non-compliance with procurement laws in contracts and invoices related to the urban structure sector of the city.

The internal audit results indicated that there were substantial overspending on contracted agreements, raising serious questions about how procurement processes were managed during Puistosalo's term. The city has stated that it will launch an investigation by filing a report with the police to address these legal concerns. It is important to note that the city also clarified that there were no identified deficiencies within the procurement unit itself, which is part of the city's corporate services.

Despite the termination, Puistosalo's employment will continue for the duration of the notice period; however, he will not have any work obligations during this time. The unfolding situation raises significant questions about governance and oversight in city management, particularly in ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and public accountability.