Oversight and accountability
News about public finance control, institutional oversight, audits, inspections, and transparency.
Health Minister launches national inspections for emergency medical services
Katya Ivkova is beginning countrywide inspections on the progress of emergency medical services modernization. Some of the sites are at risk of delay.
NRA discovers violations in nearly a third of inspected sites along the Black Sea coast
Since June 29, the revenue agency has inspected over 330 sites along the Black Sea coast and found irregularities in about 100 of them – primarily failure to issue receipts and cash discrepancies. Intensive inspections are also underway until August 8 regarding speculative price hikes surrounding the introduction of the euro.
Control over water attractions tightened following incident near Aheloy
Transport Minister Georgi Peev announced increased inspections of water facilities and the preparation of stricter safety rules following the "banana boat" incident.
Parliamentary scandal: Ivaylo Mirchev accused of leaking classified information
DPS MP Kalin Stoyanov accused Ivaylo Mirchev of disclosing secret data during a debate on the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Is there a leak from the security services?
NRA raids Varna beaches: Massive night inspections for fiscal receipts
NRA inspectors have begun massive checks of establishments along the Varna seaside promenade. They are strictly monitoring the issuance of fiscal receipts and the reconciliation of cash balances.
Last chance: The deadline for annual tax returns expires today
Today is the final deadline for submitting annual tax returns and paying corporate tax. See how to fulfill your obligations to the NRA online.
Peevski demands a full list of persons protected by the NSO and all related expenses
Delyan Peevski has demanded that the National Service for Protection (NSO) provide data on all protected persons since 2013 and a detailed report on public spending. He intends to take the matter to court if the request is refused.
Konstantin Prodanov: A full fiscal inventory of state finances begins
Deputies from "Progressive Bulgaria" have submitted a request for an audit of state finances by the National Audit Office for the period 2020–2026 to ensure a stable foundation for economic reforms.
NRA begins mass inspections at the seaside: monitoring cash receipts and labor contracts
The NRA is launching increased controls along the Southern Black Sea coast. Inspectors will be checking revenue reporting, the issuance of cash receipts, and employment in seasonal establishments.
BFSA cracks down on illegal food: Nearly 5 tons of dangerous products seized in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Burgas
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency seized nearly 5 tons of expired food products with no traceability during large-scale inspections. See what the violations were.
Large-scale illegal construction scheme in Varna: Inspections expanded
Minister Ivan Shishkov has uncovered an organized scheme for illegal construction in the Baba Alino area. The inspections cover abuses involving "tolerance certificates" and forged documents.
Minister Shishkov: 1.2 billion BGN saved by halting "indexations" in road construction
Minister of Regional Development Ivan Shishkov revealed that an indexation of advances worth over 1.2 billion BGN for unfinished projects, such as the Hemus motorway, has been prevented.
Fuel price surge in the EU: Bulgaria sees the highest increase in May
Eurostat data shows a 20.7% increase in fuel prices in the EU in May. Bulgaria tops the ranking for the highest price hike with a record 33.9% year-on-year.
Minister Katya Ivkova: Challenges in Healthcare and Emergency Services
Minister of Health Katya Ivkova discussed issues regarding emergency medical services, the shortage of nurses in nurseries, and progress on the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Parliamentary scandal: New 3.8 billion euro debt voted through without any calculations
Assen Vassilev revealed that the budget committee approved raising the debt ceiling by 3.8 billion euros without any written evidence from the Ministry of Finance. A discrepancy of 1.7 billion euros remains unexplained.