Supreme Audit Office finds serious shortcomings in manner of funding renovation of heritage sites

The country’s Supreme Audit Office has found serious shortcomings in the Culture Ministry’s handling of funds for the renovation and preservation of cultural heritage sites. The bureau reports that funds in a number of programmes were released in a non-transparent manner and that projects were funded without proper rules, regulations, or oversight. Some programmes, long behind schedule, were allegedly prolonged without proper assessments made. Projects which failed to meet deadlines were completed, on average, three years late.

Author: Jan Velinger