KAS: Irregularities in the spending of public money amounting to over PLN 120 billion

KAS reported that the inspection covered 191 entities. These included, among others: 17 ministries, 78 foundations, 29 associations, eight state legal entities, nine offices and customs authorities, three executive agencies and five special purpose vehicles.

In connection with the audit findings, the Commissioner for Public Finance Discipline received 133 notifications of violations of public finance discipline.

The tax office indicated that the irregularities identified included, among others: rules for granting and settling subsidies and other public aid. The objections also included spending money contrary to financial plans or intended use.

KAS also mentioned, among others:

economically unjustified creation of public institutions and entities for specific needs;

use of budget reserves contrary to the conditions of their use;

actions without a legal basis or creating regulations for specific needs;

wasteful spending of public funds;

failure to protect the interests of the State Treasury.

Notice regarding the National Broadcasting Council

The list of notifications presented by KAS included, among others: case regarding the National Broadcasting Council. According to the tax office, in October 2026, a possibility of acting to the detriment of the public interest was found.

KAS alleges failure to fulfill obligations in connection with the delay towards radio and television broadcasters who were allegedly in arrears with license fees. These fees constitute the income of the state budget.

Reservations also concern the abuse of powers by deciding to finance part of the expenditure from public funds for service recipients. The amount indicated in this notification is nearly PLN 4.7 million.

KAS emphasizes that the notifications concern suspicions and do not determine the criminal liability of the persons or institutions subject to the proceedings.