Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats
Draft resolution "Appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025" (495 OE) - first reading
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
Vehemently opposes the appointment of an auditor by a three-month-old company and stresses the risk of violating precedent and public procurement regulations; the tone is critical and procedural, but no specific alternative is presented.
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Topic Expertise
It highlights issues concerning the rules of procurement procedures and the field of public procurement control (selection of the state auditor, precedent); it points out contradictions in the registry data (15 employees vs. payments) and uses these inconsistencies as an argument for criticizing the choice of auditor.
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Rhetorical Style
A formal, critical tone; it utilizes a hypothetical comparison (a three-month-old company serving as an auditor) and emphasizes both risk awareness and the necessity of ensuring the correctness of procedures.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The bill is open to scrutiny: criticism has centered on the legitimacy of the procedures and compliance with public procurement requirements; the opposition is strong and not directed at individuals.
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Collaboration Style
A clear willingness to cooperate or compromise has not been demonstrated; there is no information regarding coalitions or partnerships.
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Regional Focus
No regional focus is mentioned; it concentrates on the national level and the proceedings of the Riigikogu.
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Economic Views
Emphasizes the importance of transparency in public sector spending and the accuracy of purchasing power; notes that unreliable procedures may pose risks to both costs and credibility.
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Social Issues
The text addresses the issue of guaranteeing labor rights (specifically, the discrepancies between registry data and the actual number of employees). It stresses the importance of controlling payments and ensuring compliance with statutory labor requirements.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the criticism raised during the bill's first reading; it stresses that the current form is problematic and a clear alternative is lacking, highlighting the necessity for more thorough scrutiny.
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