The irregularities in the management of the Tourist Centers between the years 1997 and 2004 that the audit carried out by the private company KPMG reveals are on their way to the Prosecutor's Office so that the Justice system can rule on the possible existence of crimes. The president of the Cabildo, Inés Rojas, sent the audit this Wednesday, May 16, to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as well as the legal-criminal report in which, according to the Cabildo, "the possible commission of a series of crimes such as prevarication, bribery, embezzlement of public funds and illegal appointments" is evidenced, among others.
Presidency has taken this step after last Friday, May 11, the Cabildo Plenary unanimously approved submitting the audit to the attention of the Justice system. According to Inés Rojas, "in the interest of transparency and clarity that should preside over public management, and in contrast to what happened in previous stages", the report has been sent "so that, if applicable, the pertinent responsibilities can be determined".
Among the irregularities revealed by the audit that inspected the accounts of the Tourist Centers between 1997 and 2004 is a high increase in advertising spending and more than half of purchases made without any contract or justification appearing.
