Audit reveals possibility of financial irregularities at National Opera

An audit of the accounts of the Teatr Wielki-Opera Narodowa (Grand Theater - National Opera) has revealed suspicions of criminal activity. According to a letter sent to Justice Minister Stanislaw Iwanicki by the Culture Ministry, the Opera Foundation that supports the Theater handed over zl.240,000 less than sponsors had donated for the purpose, and artistic director Jacek Kaspszyk was receiving zl.20,000 more in remuneration than was permitted. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1) P.W.