An investigation by the Court of Accounts has revealed authorities made payments without supporting documents, compensated certain entrepreneurs for fictional work, paid more than the limits approved for service supply contracts, paid excessive per diem to their employees, carried out improper fiscal and financial controls, and failed to check up on all the taxpayers’ debts to the budget.
The investigation has found 4,584 violations of public spending rules, which make up 90% of the total number of causes for the damage to the budget, “indicating that financial discipline is frequently breached by those in charge of public fund management.”
Overall, the Court’s audit has revealed “insufficient preoccupation” on the part of public authorities with ensuring the accuracy of data in their financial statements and good financial-economic management. Of 1,534 audited accounts, only 63 (4%) have been found to meet the legal requirements to be issued certificates of conformity. (EUR1=RON4.3532)