Review of Art Material Acquisition Fund Proposed in 2025 Comprehensive External Audit Report to Niigata Mayor
新潟日報
The 2025 comprehensive external audit report recommended Niigata City review its Art Material Acquisition Fund.Summary
The results of the 2025 comprehensive external audit, which investigates the appropriateness of Niigata City's operations, were submitted to the city by the auditor, certified public accountant Kenji Ueki. The audit focused on the execution and management of affairs related to "Culture and Sports Promotion," resulting in a total of 99 opinions and findings. Ueki presented the report to Mayor Hachiichi Nakahara, urging a re-examination of the necessity of the Art Material Acquisition Fund, noting it has not been used recently and has a budget ceiling of 300 million yen. The recommendations also included the formulation of a regional plan for the preservation and utilization of cultural properties.
(Source：新潟日報)