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Follow-up audit Implementation of key recommendations - Federal Office of Public Health

The Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) conducted a follow-up audit on the implementation of its main recommendations at the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The four recommendations stem from the SFAO's audit, published in 2022, on the settlement procedure for COVID-19 testing costs. The Confederation assumed costs of CHF 3 billion for over 23 million COVID-19 tests between 2020 and 2022. The recommendations concerned measures to combat improper settlements and reduce testing costs.

Audit number: 23641

Audit COVID-19: Procurement audit of the IT application for vaccinations - Federal Office of Public Health

The Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) audited the procurement of an application, registration and appointment system with vaccination documentation at the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), worth CHF 11.15 million. After initial difficulties, the application was used by the majority of cantons.

Audit number: 21605

Audit Food safety supervision - Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office

Food safety involves a multitude of stakeholders. Some 136,000 companies active in the food industry and in food production must ensure that their goods comply with the legal requirements and do not pose any health risks to consumers. These companies have a duty of self-regulation. The authorities are responsible for official risk-based inspections and the cantonal chemists are tasked with conducting them. They carry out around 40,000 inspections at businesses each year. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), with the support of the Federal Food Chain Unit (FFCU), is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the relevant legislation.

Audit number: 20274