Limassol Municipality says all issues recorded in a special report by the Audit Office will be examined in detail, with a view to taking corrective measures where required. The municipality noted that the majority of the findings relate to the period before the current Municipal Authority took office.
Municipality's response to the report
In a statement issued Wednesday following the publication of the Audit Office's special report, the municipality said it treats the Auditor General's report as a tool for improving its operations and for strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance, while respecting the work carried out by the Audit Office and giving due consideration to its recommendations and findings.
Most findings predate current administration
The municipality pointed out that the majority of the findings relate to the period 2017-2024, before the current Municipal Authority assumed its duties, stating that all issues will be examined in detail so that the necessary corrective measures can be taken and compliance achieved with the Audit Office's recommendations.
Permanent posts for workers
The statement addresses five specific issues raised in the report. The first concerns the placement of workers in permanent and pensionable positions. The municipality referred to point 1(a) of its response letter to the Auditor General, dated 5 December 2025, noting that these positions had received approval from the competent ministry.
Position renaming and personal scales
On the renaming of positions and the granting of personal salary scales, Limassol Municipality stated there was full compliance, referring to a letter dated 17 March 2026. Regarding the Auditor General's references to service provision contracts, the municipality stressed that this practice has been discontinued.
Staff benefits and overtime
On the issue of personal staff benefits, the municipality indicated that these are enshrined through collective agreementswhich the municipality is obliged to implement. Regarding overtime employment, the municipality said it recognises the need for measures to be taken and that the actions described in paragraph 4 of its letter of 5 December 2025 to the Audit Office are already being progressed.
Ongoing cooperation with the Audit Office
The municipality noted that clarifications have already been provided to the Audit Office on the majority of the comments, referring to its letters as attached by the Audit Office to its special report. The statement concludes that the municipality remains at the disposal of the Audit Office and will make use of its recommendations to improve the municipality's operations.
