Slovakia official received over 90,000 euros in bonuses

Monika Škrabáková, a former high-ranking official at the Slovak Ministry of Environment, received more than 90,000 euros in bonuses on top of her base salary during her nearly two years in office.

According to data obtained via freedom of information requests, Škrabáková, who led the environmental programs and projects section and served as head of former Minister Tomáš Taraba’s cabinet, received monthly premiums typically ranging between 4,000 and 6,000 euros.

Her largest single payment occurred in February, when she received approximately 8,300 euros despite having worked only three days that month following the termination of her employment. In 2024, her bonuses totaled approximately 35,000 euros, while in 2025, they reached nearly 47,000 euros. Her departure coincided with a controversy regarding the potential misuse of European Union funds intended for water conservation measures.