The audit revealed instances of unjustified payments, inflated prices for construction work, and violations in state procurement activities.
The audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic covered the execution of the budget in the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism, as well as in its subordinate institutions for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
As a result of the inspection, it was established that the level of internal control over compliance with financial discipline was insufficient. This led to the discovery of numerous instances where actions did not comply with legislative requirements and established procedures.
In particular, significant discrepancies were identified in the areas of labor payments, state procurement, and accounting for material assets.
Additionally, during the audit, violations of procedures related to state procurement and contracts were recorded. In particular, facts of advance payments under contracts exceeding 10 percent were established, as well as purchases conducted without the necessary monitoring.
Furthermore, the audit identified a number of financial and procedural violations concerning salary expenses, the use of budget funds for business trips, and accounting practices. In some cases, unjustified inflation of prices or volumes of construction and installation work was noted.
The results of this audit were reviewed at a meeting of the Accounts Chamber Council, where recommendations and written directives were issued aimed at strengthening financial discipline, eliminating identified deficiencies, and ensuring the targeted use of budget funds.
