The current leadership at the Institute of Public Health (ISHP) has reported the discovery of several operational irregularities following an internal review. These discrepancies span asset management, procurement, and contractual spending. Key findings include the documentation of a missing network cable valued at 15,000 euros, instances of unrecorded IT equipment, and several contracts that reportedly exceeded established budgetary allocations.
Maria Andonovska, the Director of the ISHP, confirmed that the comprehensive audit report for 2024 substantiated a portion of these noted discrepancies. She emphasized that the Institute had not undergone a formal external audit since 2017, making the current findings particularly significant. According to Andonovska, the review uncovered multiple instances where essential technology assets—including computers, laptops, and mobile phones—were procured without corresponding records detailing their current physical location.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that telecommunication service contracts were executed at values substantially higher than those originally planned or budgeted for the department. Andonovska also highlighted scrutiny over high expenditures related to [the provided text was incomplete, so the summary must remain general regarding the scope of spending]. These findings suggest systemic gaps in internal financial controls and asset tracking within the ISHP.
The leadership is now addressing these irregularities to ensure compliance and restore accountability across the institution’s operational framework.
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These irregularities raise serious questions about oversight within the institute.