The Audit Office is set to launch a detailed investigation into the Amathunta municipality following claims of financial and managerial irregularities. These allegations, recently outlined in complaints against the municipality, accuse an officer of receiving an illegal salary upgrade, a matter that the Interior Ministry has deemed unlawful. This scrutiny comes as the Audit Office wraps up a similar investigation into the Paphos municipality.

The problem was unearthed by complaints lodged on April 17, focusing on financial management, procedures, and the mishandling of developer offset fees intended for municipal projects, but allegedly redirected. These issues have prompted a formal inquiry, raising concerns over transparency and the legality of the financial operations within the Limassol district authority. As the investigation proceeds, further details regarding the handling of public funds and municipal practices are expected to surface, shedding light on these serious allegations.