At the expense of taxpayers – another ministry outing
The use of public money is now under the magnifying glass. The Prime Minister told the Minister of Finance by 5 %. to reduce the costs.
DELFI reported that the heads of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports (SMSM) were held a few weeks ago, a strategic session. The meeting was with overnight stays in Druskininkai, a four -star spa at Europa Royale Druskininkai.
« In order to determine the main work, the main activities, the implementation of the Government Measures Plan, » explained Raminta Popovienė, Minister of Education, Science and Sports.
With rooms, a conference room, a meal, a seminar, a trip cost almost 13 thousand. The meeting was attended by 42 people, including the minister, although they did not specify it on the agenda.
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« He organized public procurement and the cheapest affordable price was chosen, » said Popoviene.
According to the ministry, it was aimed at « focusing and maintaining the attention of employees only for this session ».
« I really can’t comment because I hadn’t contributed to the organization, » the Minister of the SMSM emphasized.
The SMSM was organized in Druskininkai last year and last year. But former minister Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė says that now is the wrong time.
« In a sensitive period, it seems to me that such initiatives are further irritating to the public, and maybe they should be avoided, » said R. Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė, a Member of the Seimas.
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The current minister also agrees.
« We will definitely pay attention, we will evaluate.
Does this mean that next time the leaders consult in Vilnius – the minister did not specify.
Recently, other ministries have received attention. In February, one hundred Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces went to the Vatican. It was a pilgrimage. The ministry stated that it cost $ 50,000.
According to LRT Radio, after Rimantas Mock became minister, the Ministry of Justice has increased representative gifts, such as chocolate for $ 9,000 this year.
« I take such events very seriously. If the ministry or ministers allow the inertia to move forward or take place for pre -planned subjects, it will be paid attention to the 2026 budget draft and will not even have the opportunity to plan or have a ministry, » said Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.
Minister of Finance Rimantas Šadžius emphasized that savings would be sought for the expenses of ministries, such as information technology or conferences.
