Slovakia spent €7.6 million on participation in Expo Osaka, despite abandoning its original plan to construct a national pavilion. A recent audit has raised concerns about approximately €900,000 of the total expenditure, prompting officials to forward their findings to prosecutors for further investigation. Despite foregoing the pavilion, costs remained substantial, leading auditors to question the allocation of funds. The audit report details discrepancies and potentially inappropriate spending related to Slovakia’s involvement in the international exposition held in Osaka. Prosecutors will now assess the findings to determine if any legal violations occurred. The situation highlights issues with financial oversight surrounding the country’s participation in the Expo Osaka event. This case underscores the importance of accountability in public spending, even when initial plans are scaled back.