The Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit of the budget execution of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism and its subordinate institutions for the year 2024, as reported in an official statement from the agency.
As a result of the inspection, it was found that the level of internal control over financial discipline was insufficient. The audit revealed discrepancies with existing legislative norms and established procedures.
In particular, the audit identified violations in the areas of labor payment, public procurement, and the accounting of material assets.
Procedural violations were also found during public procurement and contract signing. Specifically, instances of advance payments exceeding 10% on contracts were recorded, as well as purchases made without proper monitoring.
Furthermore, the audit revealed financial and procedural violations related to expenses for labor payments, business trips, the use of state property, as well as accounting and financial reporting. In some cases, unjustified overestimations of the cost or volume of construction and installation works were recorded.
The results of the audit were reviewed at a meeting of the Accounts Chamber Council. During the discussion, recommendations were developed and written directives were issued aimed at strengthening financial discipline, eliminating identified violations, and ensuring the effective use of budgetary funds.
