Bundesrechnungshof übt scharfe Kritik: „Ein Verschiebebahnhof“ bei Infrastruktur-Sondervermögen
Kay Scheller, der scheidende Präsident des Bundesrechnungshofs, hat die Bundesregierung scharf kritisiert. Er monierte insbesondere den fragwürdigen Umgang mit dem Infrastruktur-Sondervermögen und pochte auf die Notwendigkeit stärkerer Kontrollen zur effektiven Bekämpfung von Steuerbetrug. Scheller sprach von einem „Verschiebebahnhof“, der auf eine mangelhafte Verwaltung hindeute.
English Translation
Kay Scheller, the outgoing President of the Federal Court of Auditors, has sharply criticized the federal government. He particularly deplored the questionable handling of the infrastructure special fund and insisted on the necessity of stronger controls to effectively combat tax fraud. Scheller referred to the situation as a "shunting yard," indicating deficient administration.
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