Audit report exposes systemic deficiencies in prison system

Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures within the prison system were highlighted on Tuesday in a report by the audit office covering the last two years.

The report, presented by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou, describes a system under pressure marked by organisational gaps and weak internal controls that “cannot be considered operationally functional”.

Among the most striking findings is the case of a prison guard who was...