Glavchev says audits boost accountability

Bulgaria’s audit authority has completed more than 10,000 financial examinations since 1995, generating 14,000 corrective recommendations with implementation rates approaching 70 percent, according to Chamber of Accounts chairman Dimitar Glavchev. The institution submitted over 300 criminal referrals to prosecutors during this period while directing 1,800 cases to the State Financial Inspection Agency and another 1,000 to procurement oversight bodies.

Glavchev told Nova TV that accountability among parliamentary political parties has improved, though smaller first-time electoral participants and municipal campaigns continue showing higher violation rates. The agency currently pilots artificial intelligence technology developed with INSAIT to automate routine procurement audits, though human auditors remain essential for comprehensive review.

The organization marks 145 years since its establishment, while its leadership structure has decreased by half from earlier decades. Citizens prioritize examinations of economic sectors, energy operations, and municipal spending, areas where identified problems frequently receive remedial action following audit disclosure.