Draft resolution "Appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025" (495 OE) - first reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-09-25 18:14
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 10
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 8m
AI Summaries: 10/10 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The third item on the agenda concerned the draft resolution 495 of the State Audit Committee, aimed at appointing an auditor to review the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025. The presentation was delivered by Kersti Sarapuu, a member of the State Audit Committee from the speaker's rostrum. According to the committee's assessment, the auditor for reviewing the National Audit Office's activities will be appointed based on a proposal from the Riigikogu, in accordance with Section 5 of the National Audit Office Act, and the resolution was based on the results of a procurement procedure and the amount of the offer. By consensus, the committee decided to submit the draft resolution to the plenary session and recommended that the final vote be held no later than September 25, 2024, following a one-day postponement of the board’s proceedings. The draft's objective is to appoint Sirius Audit OÜ to review the National Audit Office's activities for 2024–2025, with the firm bringing long-term auditing experience to the team and implementing quality and risk management systems according to ISQM standards and Estonian auditing standard 200.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 495 has been adopted in the final vote. The Riigikogu adopted a directive decision to appoint Sirius Audit OÜ to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025; the final vote took place, with the result being 54 in favor, 0 against, and 1 abstention.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Member of the Riigikogu QWr2UqmSUPM (actively participating in both the main text and responses to the speaker). His position can be assessed as 'other,' meaning neither left-wing nor right-wing, according to this type of affiliation, but he actively participated in the proceedings during the central questions and answers.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The third item on the agenda is the first reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025. Kersti Sarapuu, a member of the Finance Committee, has been invited to present the report.
Kersti Sarapuu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The Finance Committee unanimously submitted a draft resolution to the Riigikogu, designating Sirius Audit OÜ as the auditor for the activities of the National Audit Office for the period 2024–2025. Kadri Koop will lead the audit team. The resolution is scheduled to be placed on the plenary session agenda on September 24, 2024, with the final vote set for September 25, requiring a simple majority of ‘yes’ votes for adoption.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi thanked the presenter for the report, announced that each member of the Riigikogu is permitted to ask one question, and subsequently invited Aleksandr Tšaplõgin to speak.
Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
He highlights that the firm set to audit the National Audit Office was only founded on July 18, 2024, and questions whether an audit conducted by such a recently established company can truly be taken seriously.
Kersti Sarapuu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The company is relatively new, having been established on July 4, 2024. However, the financial advisors who have joined the team are professionals hailing from strong, reputable auditing firms, which is why they are highly reliable.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Lauri Laats to the stage.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats criticized how the public procurement was organized, stating that approving a contract for a three-month-old company sets a dangerous precedent, especially since long-term workforce requirements have been eliminated. Furthermore, registry data indicates that the company actually has no employees and has paid no taxes, yet they bring such a document to the Riigikogu for a decision on its confirmation.
Kersti Sarapuu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Although the company behind the bid is new, the auditors have prior experience auditing the National Audit Office, and some have previously been associated with the National Audit Office through other organizations, which inspires confidence.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi opened and closed the debate, presented Draft Resolution 495 of the Riigikogu, submitted by the Finance Committee, titled 'Appointment of the Auditor to Audit the Activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025,' for the final vote, and asked his colleagues to vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The Riigikogu adopted Draft Act 495 by decision: 54 in favor, 0 against, and 1 abstention.