The Higher School of Justice has issued a formal reply to a critical article published by oko.press, asserting that the piece presents information in a way that could mislead readers and tarnish the institution’s reputation.
The oko.press report centers on alleged irregularities in the university’s administration and questions the handling of funds from the Justice Fund. The university contends that the piece contains inaccuracies and offers a distorted depiction of events surrounding the post-inspection statements of the Supreme Court.
The university notes that the article, carried under the banner Our News, and a review by NIK of SWWS, as well as references to PLN 30 million from the Ziobro fund for the Ziobro school published on April 12 of this year, include statements that clash with factual records. The Higher School of Justice asserts that these claims are incorrect and damage its good name. It emphasizes that its governance practices have been transparent and subject to robust oversight and control mechanisms.
According to the university, the claim that funds from the Justice Fund were misused is unfounded. The administration explains that monitoring and supervision procedures were fully observed. Given the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a prudent reassessment of program viability was undertaken. Consequently, a responsible decision was made to pause the program temporarily to prevent losses from sunk costs. All expenses incurred to date were managed in strict accordance with the project budget and approved expenditures.
Furthermore, the university underscores that the NIK report was thoroughly reviewed and that SWWS has implemented the recommendations contained in that report. The Higher School of Justice affirms that all identified measures have been integrated into ongoing operations. The administration urges readers and media outlets to verify facts and maintain journalistic integrity when reporting on this matter.
Additionally, the institution highlights the importance of precise communication about leadership changes. It notes recent news regarding the rectorial position, describing a transition that aligns with the school’s long-term strategic goals. The overall message from the Higher School of Justice is a call for responsible reporting and adherence to factual accuracy in discussions about governance and funding.
Readers are encouraged to consider the broader context of oversight, audit findings, and institutional responses when evaluating these topics. The university maintains that it remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of governance as it continues its educational mission.
NIK report
SWWS states that it has adopted every recommendation and solution outlined in the report from the Netherlands Court of Audit. The Higher School of Justice affirms that all actions required by the NIK report have been implemented. The institution calls on media and readers to refrain from disseminating misleading information that could tarnish its reputation or mislead the public about the school’s operations.
The university reiterates its commitment to accuracy and integrity in all communications about governance, funding, and program management. Stakeholders are urged to review official statements and examined documents to gain a clear understanding of the measures taken and the results achieved in response to external reviews.
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Source: wPolityce