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Audit report reveals serious irregularities and financial mismanagement in Limassol Municipality

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A report by the Audit Office identified serious shortcomings in staffing practices and overtime payments at Limassol municipality.
The report warned of a sustained pattern of practices exposing the authority to financial and legal risks.
Findings included irregular salary adjustments, excessive overtime payments totaling €1.4 million, and issues with promotions and hirings.
The Audit Office noted that problems in human resource management were not isolated incidents but reflected a long-standing deviation from legal and regulatory frameworks.
Other issues highlighted were the misuse of service vehicles and compensation payments instead of rest leave.

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A report released by the Audit Office on Tuesday identified serious shortcomings and irregularities in the Limassol municipality's human resource management. The Audit Office stated that these issues are not isolated incidents but reflect a long-standing deviation from the legislative and regulatory framework, exposing the authority to financial and legal risks.

The report highlighted excessive overtime payments, with one source citing €1.4 million, and questioned the legality of some salary adjustments. Other findings included irregular staff transfers and promotions, recruitment through service contracts, and deficiencies in service plans. The Audit Office also noted unjustified allowances and additional benefits, with some employees reportedly receiving benefits even while on leave.

Further issues raised in the report include the alleged misuse of official vehicles and compensation in lieu of rest leave. The Audit Office also pointed to gaps in internal control mechanisms and a lack of compliance with regulations regarding the attendance of municipal councilors. The General Auditor, Andreas Papakonstantinou, reportedly emphasized these findings in the report's preface.

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