Support Association Funds of HTL Mödling Disappeared: Investigations
The State Criminal Police Office (LKA) of Lower Austria has initiated investigations in connection with the HTL Mödling. LKA director Stefan Pfandler confirmed corresponding media reports on Friday upon request. Funds are apparently missing from the accounts of a social and support association of the school. The administrative head has been temporarily suspended.
"The investigations are at the beginning," said Pfandler. Initially, it is about opening accounts and conducting environmental investigations. "Heute" and "Kurier" reported on Friday.
Investigations in Connection with the HTL Mödling
The press office of the HTL Mödling did not comment on the matter. When asked by APA, they referred to the Education Directorate. "Immediately after the school management of the HTL Mödling reported possible irregularities in financial management, the internal audit of the BMBWF (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, note) and the public prosecutor's office were informed and involved by the Education Directorate. The facts of the case are now being investigated," it said in a written statement. "No further statements can be made about the investigations at the current time," the Education Directorate emphasized, stating that they are "in close contact with the investigating authorities."
(APA/Red)
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