IDI releases first assessment report on allegations of systematic restrictions to the independence of the Supreme Audit Office of Poland

On 19 June, in affiliation with SAI Poland, IDI held a joint press conference announcing the release of a new SIRAM report, which confirms independence restrictions were faced by the SAI. With the conclusion of this important SIRAM investigation, IDI now releases the official report detailing the limitations imposed on the Supreme Audit Office.

Having found evidence of undue restrictions and institutional interference within the SAI’s operations, this new SIRAM report outlines the findings and conclusions related to the cases, including documentation taken into account during the investigation. It provides valuable insights into the current challenges SAIs’ face in upholding their mandate and ensuring transparency within the public sector. The report also gives an official response from IDI to the threats, reported in 2022, by the SAI. 

Read more about the report here.