The practice of many local and regional governments in borrowing state budget funding excessively for the construction of the objects that do not correspond to the real situation and needs of local or regional government shows short-term thinking and irresponsible attitude towards their future expenditures. The State Audit Office assessed the existence of economic substantiation of such infrastructure projects, as well as their planning and implementation in 15 local and regional governments. The audit revealed a very sad spectacle of the future. Most sports and leisure facilities will probably never be able to make a profit, and the necessary maintenance costs from local and regional governments will only increase every year.

Sectors

Regional development and local and regional governments

Type

Combined (compliance / performance)

Number

2.4.1-38/2018

Department

The Fifth Audit Department

Date of publication

18.09.2019.

Audited period

01.01.2015.-30.06.2019.

Audited entities

  • Ministry of Finance, Aizkraukle Region, Balvi Region, Bauska Region, Jēkabpils Region, Jelgava Region, Kuldīga Region, Limbaži Region, Ludza Region, Ropaži Region, Sigulda Region, Talsi Region, Tukums Region, Valka Region

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