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Paragraph 45
 

Regarding the tasks and competences of the Office, it is noteworthy that according to the draft provisions it is explicitly responsible for the “monitoring and financial control of political entities”; that it may carry out oversight “on any occasion” (if deemed that a political entity has violated the legal provisions) and request written information; that it shall request the elimination by political entities of irregularities, if possible (before the imposition of sanctions); and that it must publish both political entities’ financial reports and corresponding audit reports. These new rules are promising steps in the right direction. At the same time, attention is drawn to the recommendations made above in section A.: the relevant provisions of the LFPE and of the LGE should be further harmonised, it should be made clear in both acts that the Office has veritable monitoring functions, its competences should be defined more precisely and it should be given the mandate to initiate investigations of possible irregularities in political entities’ finances as well as enhanced powers – and obligations – for coordination with law enforcement and other relevant bodies.