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Allegations against GSWB boss: Millions of payments under pressure!
GSWB boss Hochleitner sees anonymous allegations on irregularities and mismanagement, a special test has been initiated.
Allegations against GSWB boss: Millions of payments under pressure!
In Salzburg, Ferdinand Hochleitner, the managing director of the non -profit Salzburg residential builders GSWB, is under massive pressure. The reason is anonymous allegations of employees who associated him with serious irregularities. According to a letter that was sent to the chairman of the supervisory board Christoph Fuchs, Hochleitner is said to have subsequently practiced approved payments, the transfer of sensitive data and the disregard for tender guidelines. Why do these accusations come about right now? Mine.
The allegations are anything but minor. Specifically, there is talk of bogus invoices, questionable credit card payments and the implementation of payments in the millions by unauthorized employees. This has now prompted the Supervisory Board to request a comprehensive clarification of the allegations. An independent revision association is commissioned with a special test, the results of which are to be presented in the upcoming meeting. Despite the severity of the allegations, the Supervisory Board confirms its trust in Hochleitner, who has been in office for almost a year, and emphasizes the need to consistently continue the GSWB Change process Salzburg24.
A explosive environment
The GSWB has had to deal with criticism and internal problems in the past. Hochleitner's predecessor, Peter Rassaerts, had to go after a 160-page report by the control committee, in which glossy figures on customer complaints were presented. This prehistory throws a shadow on the current situation and raises the question of whether new allegations indicate structural deficiencies or more about the internal culture of the company.
The allegations expressed in the anonymous letters do not seem to be unfounded. An email that was attached to the letter should support the allegations. The political stage also reacts: Ingeborg Haller, club chairwoman of the citizen list, has made an inquiry to Vice Mayor Kay-Michael Dankl in order to bring clarity into the matter. In addition, NEOS councilor Lukas Ruppsch calls for an independent expert involvement to ensure that the exams are not impaired by political influence.
Trust vs. allegations
Despite the burdens that the GSWB boss experiences through the allegations, the works council shows solidarity and emphasizes that all the necessary decisions were unanimously taken. It is emphasized that Hochleitner pursues a transparent and future -oriented strategy in order to keep the housing market in Salzburg stable. However, the questions that are now imposed concern the actual feasibility of this strategy under the pressure of the current allegations.
The situation is tense and will put the GSWB to the test in the coming weeks. The results of the announced special test are eagerly awaited and you could give decisive impulses for the further development of the company. It remains to be seen whether the allegations turn out to be unfounded or whether they mark the birth of a serious rethink in the company that could form the basis for future integrity in the public sector.