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Disagreements between the Audit Committee and the General Auditor on Document Provision

June 25, 2026

The Audit Committee and the General Auditor Andreas Papakostantinou disagree on the obligation to provide internal documents of the Audit Office. The General Auditor refuses to submit these documents, citing the independence of the Office. Lawmakers emphasize the need for these documents for a proper evaluation of the audits. The discussion also highlighted the issue of the unchecked position of the Attorney General. It was argued that lawmakers should access certain internal documents to properly exercise their oversight.