KAS conducts audit of spending of public funds by PiS for the amount of PLN 100 billion

The National taxation Administration (KAS) intensifys its activities in controlling the spending of public funds by the erstwhile authority, which could have serious consequences for many institutions and people active in these processes. According to KAS, there are presently as many as 96 proceedings, including the examination of the legality of spending a immense amount of PLN 100 billion.

The head of the KAS, Marcin Łoboda, in an interview given to Interia, stressed that the KAS focuses on audit activities aimed at detecting possible irregularities in the management of public funds and assessing their transparency. "The amount covered by the survey is around PLN 100 billion," said Marcin Łoboda, quoted by Interia.

Documented irregularities at PLN 5 billion

At this phase of the audit, KAS has already documented irregularities concerning PLN 5 billion. Notices of possible crime were besides submitted, which include an additional PLN 3.2 billion. However, this is only the beginning, as the actions may uncover further irregularities on a much larger scale.

The KAS, however, does not halt there. 51 notices to the prosecution and 20 to the spokesperson for public finance discipline have already been submitted in connection with the irregularities detected. The final consequence of the audit may shake the Polish political and legal scene, as this concerns actions of many key institutions.

Audit scope: Ministry, Foundations, Universities

The audit conducted by the KAS includes a wide scope of institutions, including 28 foundations, 8 associations, state legal entities specified as the Polish movie Institute, central bodies and offices, executive agencies (including the National Centre for investigation and Development), as well as budget units and subject to State Forests.

It is besides worth noting that the audit besides included universities specified as the Collegium Humanum and the Academy of Justice, and 17 ministries. specified a wide scope of audit suggests that possible irregularities may vary greatly, both in terms of amounts and the nature of these expenditures.

Grant award procedure

According to Zbigniew Stawicki, Deputy Head of the KAS, there are serious reservations about the grant procedure. ‘The grant procedure was that the staff of the ministry received a list with the selected entities that should receive the grant. These were marked with a dollar symbol," said Stawicki, quoted by Interia.

Such information raises serious concerns about the regularity of decision-making processes in erstwhile years and the transparency of administration. If these allegations are confirmed, they may consequence in serious legal consequences for those liable for those decisions.

Possible consequences of the audit

The results of the audit of KAS may have far-reaching consequences, not only for circumstantial individuals and institutions, but besides for a wider public funds management strategy in Poland. The detection of specified a large scale of irregularities may force legislative and procedural changes to improve transparency and the legality of public spending.

The National taxation Administration, conducting specified an extended audit, underlines its commitment to protecting public interests and combating uneconomics. In the coming months, the results of this audit may become a key subject of public debate in Poland, as well as a basis for further action by law enforcement authorities and prosecutors.

Summary

Activities conducted by the National taxation Administration on irregularities in the spending of public funds by the erstwhile authority may prove to be 1 of the largest financial audits in Poland's history. The amount of PLN 100 billion that is presently being investigated represents a immense challenge for both the KAS and law enforcement authorities, which will gotta deal with possible crimes related to the management of these measures. The results of this audit will have a crucial impact on the future of Polish financial policy and on the legal work of those active in the management of public funds.