Overpayments in public procurement and contracts

Overpayments are cases when state institutions, local government bodies, or their officials pay for goods, works, or services amounts that exceed their fair value. Such violations are often detected during inspections of purchases, repair work, reconstructions, and other budget expenditures. Overpayments can result from corruption, negligence, price inflation by contractors, or improper documentation. Investigations and court cases regarding overpayments are an important part of the fight against corruption and ensuring the effective use of public funds.