Previously, the State Audit Office reported that the Ogre County municipality spent at least 434,000 euros in violation of regulatory requirements, and signs of fraud risks were found in municipal procurement. Auditors concluded that the municipality did not ensure transparent and accountable management of public funds. Significant violations and deficiencies were found in the internal control system, financial management and oversight, strategic planning, implementation of development projects, management of municipal institutions, and organization of daily operations. Signs of fraud risks were also identified in municipal procurement and when allocating funding to societies and foundations. This information has been forwarded to law enforcement and other supervisory authorities. The State Audit Office emphasized that the violations discovered cannot be considered isolated cases. According to the auditors, they indicate systemic problems affecting financial decisions, project implementation, and daily resource management.
