Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

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
The most crucial issue is the credibility and suitability of the candidate for the National Audit Office auditor position. The speaker expresses strong doubt, questioning whether the newly established firm (founded on July 18, 2024) is sufficiently competent to handle such a serious task. This is rather a framework focused on performance and procedure.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in checking the background and data of business entities, specifically citing Krediidiinfo data regarding the company's date of incorporation. This indicates proficiency in investigating the corporate background of entities involved in state contracts.

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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and direct, respectfully engaging the session chairman and the rapporteur. The rhetorical style is strongly interrogative and skeptical. The argumentation is logical and relies on data (referencing Krediidiinfo data), concluding with a challenging rhetorical question.

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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the proposal to name a specific auditor. The opposition is a procedural and credibility issue, as the firm's short operating history is being called into question. The attacks are intensely skeptical, focusing on factual data.

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Collaboration Style
Too little data.

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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely national, centering on the issue of the National Audit Office's auditing.

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Economic Views
The issues of corporate credibility and background checks are addressed within the context of state oversight. This refers to the emphasis that firms performing national audits must be sufficiently established and trustworthy, stressing both fiscal responsibility and the duty of due diligence.

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Social Issues
Insufficient data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on contesting the draft legislation (Bill 495 OE) concerning the appointment of the National Audit Office auditor. The speaker is skeptical of the proposal, casting doubt on the suitability of the chosen firm, and is consequently opposing the bill.

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