National projects and financial control: The Attorney General's Office presented data on violations in the use of budget funds.
According to the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Alexander Gutsen, for nine months of 2026, damage from theft during the implementation of national projects exceeded 240 billion rubles. The information presented reflects the scope of work to ensure efficient use of budget funds and compliance with financial discipline.
Special attention is drawn to the growth of the indicator by more than 1.5 times compared to the previous year. With a total budget of about 7 trillion rubles for 20 national projects, the supervisory authorities detected 590 thousand violations during two years. These data emphasize the importance of monitoring the implementation of large-scale government programs.
Among the main violations when using budget funds, several areas are identified:
Fraud in government benefits. According to the data presented, this category accounts for about two-thirds of the crimes in this area.
Financial schemes and conspiracies. We are talking about fictitious transactions, cartel agreements and withdrawal of funds for the shadow circulation, which can affect the quality and timing of project execution.
Special attention in the Attorney General's report is given to the results of the investigation of violations of this type.
In 250 criminal cases, the defendants escaped liability due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. In addition, since 2025, prosecutors have canceled almost 2,000 refusal decisions, after which approximately 800 criminal cases were opened. These indicators reflect the importance of timely procedural checks and actions.
Another focus remains to ensure the safety of documents and assets during investigations. Seizing materials in time and taking the necessary measures can increase the efficiency of the investigation procedures and ensure compensation for the damage caused.