Problems with the “most costly infirmary in Poland”. NIK informs the prosecution

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  • Already in 2022, the investigation of the Opole territory Attorney's Office regarding the construction of the infirmary began. 1 of the key allegations is to choose a controversial location
  • It was decided to go to the area at Rocket Street, where infirmary halls had to be built from scratch. The work was entrusted to a company owned by the son-in-law of PiS Beata Kempy
  • NIK has serious reservations about the agreement terminating cooperation between the then-voivod Jarosław Obremski (PiS) and the company managing the hotel-congress centre at Rocket
  • Mutual settlements closed at PLN 7 million, but the details of this agreement were classified for 10 years. Thanks to the contract, the company received additional PLN 2 million from the state budget
  • More crucial information can be found on the Onet homepage

A fewer days ago, the Lower Silesian Voivode Anna Żabska announced that “the case shortly revealed is striking its momentum.” In a conversation with Walbrzych24, she did not uncover details, but stressed that it was the actions of the Lower Silesian Provincial Office during the times of the Law and Justice.

As “Election”, the key paper is NIK audit study on the liquidation of the temporary infirmary at Rocket Street in Wrocław. In mid-January 2025 it went to the provincial office, and its content points to serious financial irregularities.

"Most costly infirmary in Poland". Disposal under the NIK’s barrel

The interim infirmary was established at the top of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, in the second half of 2020. Its construction and operation took on until PLN 90 millionwhich made it 1 of the most costly facilities of this kind in the country. According to the findings of the NIK at least 11 million PLN was spent in an unprofitable way.

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As early as 2022, the investigation of the Opole territory Attorney's Office regarding the construction of the infirmary began. The case went to the prosecutor's office after reports from Members of the Civic Coalition – Michał Szczerba and Dariusz Joński – and NIK itself.

One of the key allegations is to choose a controversial location. It was decided to go to the area at Rocket Street, where it belonged build infirmary halls from scratch. The work was entrusted to a company owned by the son-in-law of PiS Beata Kempy. Construction costs were inflated, expenditures were not controlled and any halls were never used. Medical equipment was besides purchased, which was never used.

A scandal surrounding the hospital's liquidation. 7 million PLN failure to the state?

The procedure for the liquidation of the interim infirmary is even more controversial. According to the information ‘Election’, NIK has serious concerns about termination agreement between the then politician Jarosław Obremski (PiS) and the management company of the hotel-congress centre at Rocketowa.

The common settlements have closed down. 7 million PLNHowever, the details of this agreement have been classified for 10 years.

Thanks to the contract, the company received an additional PLN 2 million from the state budget – even though she has already earned a lot from renting the facility. What's more, throughout the hospital, Only a fewer hotel rooms were used, and the rent was charged for the full building, says “Election”.

The erstwhile politician Jarosław Obremski explained that the cost of the hospital's liquidation was low, and the fast demolition allowed to avoid further rent fees. However, the ultimate Audit Office has a different opinion – the evidence gathered indicates that the infirmary could have been wound up much cheaper and more efficient.

Therefore, NIK He's preparing another announcement for the D.A.. This time it's about the possibility. poor management of public funds erstwhile the infirmary closes.

The voivode Anna Żabska assures that she has taken action "protecting the interests of the Treasury" and is waiting for the authoritative results of the control of NIK.

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