In 2011 and 2012, costs of external legal and consulting services for ministries exceeded 2010 expenses by 90 %
The Supreme Audit Office (SAO) audited the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Regional Development, and the Ministry of the Environment and scrutinized purchases of materials made within years 2011 and 2012. Auditors aimed at costs of professional publications and periodicals, office furniture, staff training courses, translators’ services, and external legal and consulting services. Expenditures in the amount of CZK 182.9 million…