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Auditor General Points to Delays and Insufficient Control at Land Registry

Published February 17, 2026, 09:23
Auditor General Points to Delays and Insufficient Control at Land Registry

The Auditor General's Office has published a Special Report on a compliance audit of the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS). The report highlights significant problems, including uncollected revenue of €18.5 million, delays in the management of state land (average processing time for lease applications exceeding 8 years), illegal interventions (over 1,000 pending cases with delays exceeding 15 years), issues with requisitions for defense purposes, and large backlogs in forced sales and surveying work. The delays are longstanding and negatively impact the smooth functioning of the state and the service of citizens. The Auditor General's Office proposes the modernization of procedures and the establishment of clear timelines to address the problems.