News about public finance control, institutional oversight, audits, inspections, and transparency.
Oversight and accountability
NRA conducted over 820 inspections of gas stations, requesting additional price data. The gross margin is decreasing for fuels, but there are changes depending on the type. Sales and VAT revenue are increasing.…
Oversight and accountability
In the first quarter of 2026, the Labour Inspectorate (GIT) registered 1043 violations of labour law. Companies working with carcinogens and mutagens…
Oversight and accountability
Price differences for medications for rare diseases in state hospitals have triggered an investigation. The deputy ministers of health and finance…
Oversight and accountability
The Small Consumer Basket (SCB) in Bulgaria reached 61.05 euros in April 2026, which is a 2% increase compared to March. The price increase is mainly…
Oversight and accountability
Fiscal inspectors of the NRA conducted checks on food stores and bakeries in April for unjustified price increases related to the introduction of the…
Oversight and accountability
The sharp increase in the budget deficit at the beginning of the year worries the Fiscal Council. The analysis shows a rise to record high levels,…
Oversight and accountability
BASFA inspectors seized nearly half a ton of food and plant protection products at the Kalotina border crossing during a joint inspection with…
Oversight and accountability
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) conducted inspections in 13,507 commercial establishments after the euro adoption. Violations were found in prices…
Oversight and accountability
The Competition Protection Commission (CPC) is conducting on-site inspections at companies' offices due to suspicions of a cartel in public…
Oversight and accountability
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has discovered violations at a meat processing plant and cold storage facilities, linked to one company.…
Oversight and accountability
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) reminds of a 5% tax deduction for individuals when filing a tax return by March 31, 2026. Learn how to benefit and…
Oversight and accountability
According to an approved schedule, representatives of parties, NGOs and BAS, entered in the CEC register, will be able to observe the process of…
Oversight and accountability
The General Directorate "Metrological Supervision" (GDMN) conducted inspections of 15 heat supply companies throughout the country. Violations were…
Oversight and accountability
Successful international operation PANGEA XVIII uncovered violations in pharmacies, drugstores, salons and warehouses in Bulgaria. Counterfeit…
Oversight and accountability
Minister Naydenov announced the results of an audit at API, revealing suspicions of irregularities in public procurement and contracts, including…
