Romanian public servants criticize wasteful spending in state institutions

A new study of Romanian civil servants, carried out from March to May, shows widespread dissatisfaction with one outlet spending system. Most participants argue that state agencies launch projects whose benefits are unclear, aiming mainly to exhaust budgets and improve their image. They also claim that money allocated for modernising public administration has produced minimal impact.

A significant share reports that large portions of the budget are spent on consultancy contracts, while unnecessary positions are kept, digital platforms are poorly designed, and procurement often results in useless equipment. Over half of those surveyed say that the sole motive behind many purchases is simply to spend public money. The findings were.