Officials in Stockholm have launched an inquiry over a James Bond-themed party for Sapo, the national spy agency in Sweden.
According to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper, the lavish event last summer cost the Swedish government some SEK 5.3 million (EUR 639,000). Those in attendance were treated to casino games, a gala dinner and several famous entertainers including comedians and actors.
But despite pressure from the central government, officials from Sapo said that the party was an exception from the norm.
Sapo head Anders Thornberg told reporters from Dagens Nyheter, “This was a unique and extraordinary time and we’d been subjected to extreme pressure. We thought that we needed a special gathering for the whole security police team.”
US$ 200,000 for the Auditor General’s office from Sweden
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10 Dec 2020
Sweden’s National Audit Office has granted Zimbabwe’s Office of the Auditor General US$200,000 towards public sector auditing.
The timely contribution, made through UNDP, will enable the implementation of special audits such as the Cyclone Idai and COVID-19 response and recovery. The grant will also enable the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) to employ digital tools and systems to increase effectiveness and efficiency in their statutory mandate.
“Our intention is to adjust our support to the current situation to enable OAG to carry out their important mandate as well as possible” says the Swedish Auditor General Mrs Helena Lindberg.