County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO. This is what has happened.
Swedish politicsThe Ombudsman's criticism of County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra's nonchalant behavior and lack of respect for regulations is received with relief by the union at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.
SwedenCounty Governor Anna Kinberg Batra employed a person who lacked the required qualifications – despite both the then County Director and the HR Manager warning her. "We were very clear that we did not think it was suitable", says the County Director in the Parliamentary Ombudsman's decision.
Swedish politicsThe Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on. It's difficult for her to continue in this role, she says.
Swedish politicsNow comes the Parliamentary Ombudsman's (JO) decision on three recruitments made by Anna Kinberg Batra, Governor of Stockholm County.
Swedish politicsThe National Audit Office is launching an investigation into Stockholm County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra following the dismissal of Deputy County Governor Åsa Ryding, reports Aftonbladet.
SwedenInvestigations surrounding Governor Anna Kinberg Batra and investigations into poor working conditions at the Stockholm County Administrative Board have required significant resources – equivalent to three years' workforces, shows an internal investigation.
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