After debate

Clear transparency rules for Oberwart public officials

SPÖ demand about to be implemented. New guidelines to make deals by elected officials in the district town more difficult in future.

The SPÖ Oberwart party recently fueled the transparency debate by speaking of "free-market economy" and even demanding the disclosure of the business relationships of members of the city and municipal councils as well as senior city employees in the audit committee - read more "Now it's all snuggled up".

The ÖVP and city manager Georg Rosner, on the other hand, spoke of untenable accusations, who once again spoke of transparent financial management with regard to the annually published transparency report, which even exceeds the legal requirements according to the municipal code.

Transparency report to become even more transparent
After the political upheaval, the aim now is to pull together again and regain trust. To this end, the municipal council has agreed to draw up compliance rules. In addition, representatives from all political groups represented in the municipal council will be invited to attend future bid openings. It is also under discussion to publish income and expenditure of less than EUR 5,000 in the municipality's transparency report in future - read more "Municipality of Oberwart presents 5th transparency report".