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Based on its statutory obligation, the SAO of Hungary audited the use of funds spent on the implementation of tasks related to the preparation and management of the 2022 parliamentary elections and referendum at the National Election Office (NEO), election offices selected for the audit, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade conducting the voting at foreign representations.

The State Audit Office of Hungary (SAO) carried out a targeted audit to assess whether the state owned enterprises (SOEs) concerned had taken the necessary measures to recover their receivables. Based on the deficiencies identified, the SAO made recommendations to the management of the audited SOEs.

The SAO’s audit found that audited enterprises had established control systems to support the process of approving annual accounts, deficiencies however were observed during the practical application.

In the course of its recently closed audit, the State Audit Office of Hungary evaluated the activities of eleven organisations and enterprises, in case of which deficiencies were found in the fulfilment of disclosure requirements.

The State Audit Office of Hungary conducted an audit regarding the regularity of subsidies provided from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).

The SAO of Hungary continued its series of audits with the purpose of contributing to the promotion of the regular, expedient and effective financial management of disadvantaged settlements, thereby to the fulfilment of the objectives of the catch-up of settlements.

In the framework of a performance audit, the State Audit Office of Hungary examined the effectiveness of the information, fire protection authority and supervisory activities carried out in the field of fire prevention in the disaster prevention system – in order to protect life and safety of property.

The Ludovika University of Public Service (UPS) and the State Audit Office of Hungary (SAO) concluded a cooperation agreement covering training, education, professional practice, joint research and professional programs on 27 November at the University.

Exposé of Dr. László Windisch, President of the State Audit Office of Hungary (SAO), held before the National Assembly on 26 October 2022, on the audit of the 2022 final accounts.