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Swedish National Audit Office review finds unequal support for people with disabilities

Swedish National Audit Office review finds unequal support for people with disabilities

Thu 12 Mar 2026 17:44 CET

Municipalities interpret the LSS legislation differently, and support for people with disabilities is unequal, according to a review by the Swedish National Audit Office.

Major shortcomings in issuing Swedish work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens

Major shortcomings in issuing Swedish work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens

Tue 24 Feb 2026 12:10 CET

A large number of work permits have been granted to employers who were deemed unscrupulous, who falsified union statements, or who used sham employment, according to a new review by the National Audit Office.

The Swedish National Audit Office is cracking down on the government's budget

The Swedish National Audit Office is cracking down on the government's budget

Thu 18 Dec 2025 08:31 CET

The National Audit Office is giving the government a lesson in how it handles state finances. The conclusion is that fiscal policy does not meet requirements

The Swedish National Audit Office on Sida: Unnecessarily cumbersome

The Swedish National Audit Office on Sida: Unnecessarily cumbersome

Tue 2 Dec 2025 08:29 CET

Sida's distribution of humanitarian aid takes an unnecessary amount of time and resources, according to an audit of the agency conducted by the Swedish National Audit Office.

Teacher Certification System Fails to Block Unfit Educators

Teacher Certification System Fails to Block Unfit Educators

Thu 15 May 2025 11:11 CEST

The system with teacher certification was introduced in 2011 with hopes of more qualified teachers. But the new system has failed to stop unsuitable individuals from teaching, shows an examination from the National Audit Office

The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

Thu 13 Feb 2025 08:12 CET

The state has taken too little responsibility for the municipal water and sewage networks. Despite known deficiencies, no action has been taken, the National Audit Office concludes in a new review

Crisis Support Seven Billion More Expensive than Expected

Crisis Support Seven Billion More Expensive than Expected

Tue 11 Feb 2025 08:06 CET

The state allowed companies to defer tax payments in connection with the pandemic. The crisis measure, which will cost the state seven billion more than expected, has not reduced bankruptcies, but still had positive effects, according to the National Audit Office