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SAO flags uncertainties over debt brake exemption and risks to public finances

Bratislava, 16 October 2026 – The Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic (SAO SR) is warning MPs that significant uncertainties remain over how the debt brake exemption is calculated and applied,

16.10.2026

Digitalisation of Social Insurance Agency processes has been delayed for years, despite being a government priority

Bratislava, 2 October 2026 – The Social Insurance Agency provides pensions to 1.8 million people, making the calculation and payment of pensions one of its most important responsibilities. The Agency

07.10.2026

Slovakia’s EXPO Osaka participation marked by serious financial shortcomings; audit findings referred to prosecutors

Bratislava, 25 September 2026 – The shortcomings that marred Slovakia’s preparations for and participation in EXPO Dubai five years ago were repeated at last year’s EXPO Osaka, with some areas signifi

25.09.2026

War, high energy prices and weak economic growth push Slovakia’s public debt towards €90 billion

Bratislava, 18 September 2026 – After three rounds of consolidation measures, the recovery of Slovakia’s public finances has yet to translate into stronger economic growth, lower gross debt or sustain

18.09.2026

The state and local governments lack a vision for sustainable water infrastructure

Bratislava, 11 September 2026 – Water infrastructure in municipalities that operate their own water and wastewater systems is ageing, while its renewal is falling behind. Nearly 700 Slovak municipalit

11.09.2026

Uptake of science and research funding is slow, conflict of interest poses a risk

Bratislava, 4 September 2026 – Less than one-tenth of the nearly €390 million in European funding allocated for the direct support of science, research and innovation had actually been used by the end

04.09.2026

Constitutional court operated amid budget uncertainty

Bratislava, 28 August 2026 – Budgets allocated to state institutions and central government bodies should cover all mandatory expenditure when approved by Parliament and should not depend on additiona

28.08.2026

Millions for environmental protection and climate action at risk of going unused

Bratislava, 21 August 2026 – Slovakia risks losing access to European funding from the LIFE programme for 2021–2027, which supports environmental protection and climate action. The European Commission

26.08.2026

Every citizen can be an auditor: SAO launches a unique EU funds map

Bratislava, 14 August 2026 – In October, Slovak citizens will elect the representatives who will lead their municipalities, cities and regions for the next four years. The Supreme Audit Office of the

17.08.2026

Almost half of regional subsidies awarded without clear, measurable criteria

Bratislava, 7 August 2026 – Over the past five years, Slovakia’s eight self-governing regions have supported almost 27,000 projects in culture, sport, education and community life through subsidy sche

10.08.2026

State-owned spa and rehabilitation facilities in Dudince and Kováčová operate efficiently, but their development is constrained by an investment backlog

Bratislava, 31 August 2026 – State-owned spa and rehabilitation facilities provide high-quality healthcare services and are able to finance their day-to-day operations without support from the state b

02.08.2026

Two state-owned enterprises, two different stories: Kremnica Mint thrives while Rudné Bane mining company falls behind

Bratislava, 24 July 2026 – The Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic (SAO SR) has found striking differences in the performance and governance of two state-owned enterprises – Kremnica Mint and

24.07.2026

State auditors to review protection of drinking water sources, one-stop government service centres and STVR

Bratislava, 17 July 2026 – The Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic (SAO SR) has updated its audit plan for the second half of 2026 in line with its rolling planning strategy. Based on risk ana

17.07.2026

The state lacks data to comprehensively assess the impact of retraining courses

Bratislava, 10 July 2026 – Retraining courses are an important active labour market policy instrument that helps people acquire new skills, professional knowledge and work habits, thereby improving th

13.07.2026

Fragmented data prevents the state from managing its property efficiently

Bratislava, 3 July 2026 – The state manages thousands of buildings and millions of square metres of property, yet it still lacks a clear overview of their full extent, technical condition and financia

03.07.2026

State lacks a comprehensive overview of seized and forfeited assets; the system needs simplifying

Bratislava, 26 June 2026 – Slovakia lacks a unified and transparent system for recording seized and forfeited assets managed by the state. At the same time, there are no consistent rules governing how

26.06.2026

Slovakia's debt has risen to 84 billion euros; the government is spending faster than the economy is growing

Bratislava, June 16 (SITA) – The Slovak economy has entered a period of significantly slower growth, while the pace of fiscal consolidation is falling short of expectations. This information comes fro

17.06.2026

Rising losses and ageing bus fleets increase pressure on regional bus transport

Bratislava, 29 May 2026 – Regional bus transport has been facing increasing pressure in recent years due to rising costs, shrinking budgets and the deteriorating technical condition of vehicles. The a

29.05.2026

The state is not making sufficient use of the capacity of a top nuclear medicine centre

Bratislava, 22 May 2026 – Despite the fact that the state owns a unique nuclear medicine centre in Bratislava, health insurance companies have signed contracts with its operator, the company BIONT, fo

22.05.2026

Municipalities carelessly exchanged shares for bonds and indirectly lost control over water management

Bratislava, 15 May 2026 – Fourteen municipalities and towns in eastern Slovakia, audited by the Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic (SAO), sold their shares in the East Slovak Water Company fo

15.05.2026

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