Oversight and accountability
News about public finance control, institutional oversight, audits, inspections, and transparency.
CPC investigates the cooking oil market over price speculation
The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) is launching an investigation into the sunflower cooking oil market for anticompetitive practices.
Over 216,000 BGN in fines for mayors and parties from the National Audit Office
The National Audit Office imposed fines of over 216,000 leva on mayors, government officials, and party leaders for violating laws.
Regional Governor of Sofia Reveals the Truth About State Properties: Why Aren't They Being Sold?
Stefan Arsov explains the mechanism for managing state property, emphasizing the priority of public interest over political suggestions.
CPC initiates three proceedings on public procurement in the energy sector
The Commission for Protection of Competition begins investigations against NEK, NPP "Kozloduy" and Svishtov Municipality following complaints about public procurement in the energy and infrastructure sector.
Nomination Committee Set a Date for Hearing Candidates for Anti-Corruption Body
Five high-ranking experts from various institutions will evaluate four candidates for members of the Anti-Corruption Commission at a special meeting.
Nomination commission reviews candidates for anti-corruption body in parliament
Five experts from different institutions are meeting to select members of the Anti-Corruption Commission through a thorough evaluation procedure.
Scandal with Million-Dollar Bonuses at the Road Infrastructure Agency - Prosecutor's Office Investigating
An investigation reveals the distribution of over 2.2 million leva in additional compensation among leadership staff, which has sparked public interest and suspicions of corrupt practices.
Prosecutor's Office Investigates Additional Remunerations in RIA
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has assigned KPKONPI to investigate a report of irregularities in the payment of additional remunerations at the "Road Infrastructure" Agency.
PP Signals EC About Irregularities in Selection of CACC Leadership
We Continue the Change sent a letter to the EC, expressing concerns about the procedure for selecting the leadership of the Commission for Anti-Corruption and Confiscation of Criminal Assets in Bulgaria.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports reveals financial violations in sports federations
Checks reveal unabsorbed funds in over 11 sports organizations. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is taking measures to recover nearly 1.2 million leva from various federations.
The National Audit Office with 160 audit reports: Revealed corruption practices and financial violations
A detailed review of the conducted audits reveals numerous financial discrepancies in state and municipal institutions, with signals sent to competent authorities for taking action.
The Antimonopoly Commission is investigating two complaints in Varna related to public procurement
The Competition Protection Commission initiated checks on two different proceedings related to appealed procedures in the maritime capital, which affect health-social and communal services.
Billa fined over 400,000 leva for misleading oil advertisement
The Competition Protection Commission sanctioned a trade chain for misleading product representation by concealing essential information about its ingredients.
A parliamentary committee forms a controversial composition for fighting corruption
The deputies approved a nomination committee for selecting the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Commission amid heated debates and raised questions about conflicts of interest.
Anti-Corruption Commission: New Nominations and Political Maneuvers in Bulgaria
Four candidacies have been presented to fill the composition of the Anti-Corruption Commission, with nominations coming from various political formations and civil organizations.