11.05.2025 14:31
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance audited 1,279 spending units affiliated with 145 public administrations regarding the savings measures implemented to ensure financial discipline in the public sector and identified 2,160 irregular transactions. Speaking about the process, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek stated, "We will take all necessary steps to strengthen financial discipline."
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Inspections related to the austerity measures implemented to ensure financial discipline in the public sector, increase awareness of savings, and use public resources more effectively and economically are being carried out continuously. In this context, inspections were conducted in 1,279 expenditure units belonging to 145 public administrations last year. In these examinations, 2,160 transactions contrary to the austerity measures were identified.
REPORTS SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENCY
The identified irregularities were reported and sent to the relevant administrations for the necessary sanctions to be applied against those responsible. Additionally, reports organized on an administrative basis were consolidated and submitted to the Presidency. Furthermore, feedback was requested from each audited administration regarding the actions they took and the measures they implemented to rectify the irregularities.
EXPENDITURES MADE WITHOUT PERMISSION IDENTIFIED
During the inspections, expenditures made without permission and contrary to the Presidential Circular regarding austerity measures dated May 15, 2024, were identified. It was also determined that vehicles belonging to foundations, associations, funds, banks, unions, companies, individuals, and similar organizations were used by public institutions without permission in many public administrations. The Ministry will continue inspections in 157 public administrations this year as well.
MINISTER ŞİMŞEK: WE WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek stated that the "Public Savings and Efficiency Package" process they initiated last year will continue, emphasizing that they maintain a disciplined stance in fiscal policy. Indicating that they have achieved significant savings thanks to expenditure controls, Şimşek said, "Our Ministry closely monitors the results of the transactions established by public administrations. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public financial management, we will resolutely continue the inspection activities related to austerity measures and take all necessary steps to strengthen financial discipline."
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