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Inadequate prerequisites for effective use of Swedish development aid
Despite being prioritised by the Government and Sida, collaboration between humanitarian aid and long-term development cooperation has not been given sufficient prerequisites to succeed. This limits the possibilities for effective use of Swedish aid resources, according to the Swedish National Audit Office.
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The Discrimination Act’s equal pay survey requirement needs reviewing
To counteract unfair gender pay differences, all employers must carry out equal pay surveys. A Swedish National Audit Office audit shows that the legislative requirements can only affect pay differences to a minor extent, particularly among small employers.
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Visit from the Armenian speaker – building democracy on the agenda
The speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Mr Ararat Mirzoyan, is on an official visit to Sweden. As part of the visit, the Speaker together with a delegation consisting of members of the Armenian parliament and Armenia’s ambassador to Sweden, had a meeting with the Auditors General, Ms Helena Lindberg and Mr Stefan Lundgren.
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Risk of undermining trust when purchasing from related parties
Government agencies will sometimes make purchases from companies with ties to the agency’s employees or their relatives – at times with very large sums involved. These purchases can be completely legitimate, but they can also entail a risk of corruption and other irregularities. The Swedish National Audit Office (NAO) has examined the scope and management of related-party transactions.
