# Slovakia agricultural fund misuse investigations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovakia-agricultural-fund-misuse-investigations > Updated: 2026-08-31T15:09:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Slovak ministries have entered into a memorandum of cooperation to accelerate investigations into the suspected misuse of funds distributed through the Agricultural Payment Agency (PPA). This initiative follows criticism from the European Commission regarding slow administrative processes within the country. The agreement, signed by the Ministers of Agriculture and Interior, aims to streamline communication by allowing police to request documentation and expert assistance through a designated contact person. Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok stated that the memorandum does not expand legal powers or interfere with ongoing criminal investigations or data protection. However, the move has faced political opposition. MP Alojz Hlina criticized the signing as an ‘embarrassing farce’ and a ‘tragicomedy,’ expressing concerns over the lack of public access to the memorandum’s text and suggesting it could potentially hinder thorough inquiries. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Slovak ministries sign memorandum to combat agricultural fund misuse Slovak ministers signed a memorandum to speed up investigations into agricultural fund misuse, a move criticized by opposition members as a mere political performance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-ministries-sign-memorandum-to-combat-agricultural-fund-misuse ### 2026-08-06: Slovakia's Financial Administration signs deal to use seized assets for food aid Slovakia's Financial Administration and a civil‑society office signed a memorandum to repurpose seized assets, like generators, for a new food‑aid redistribution system under the REDIPOM project. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakias-financial-administration-signs-deal-to-use-seized-assets-for-food-aid --- Cite as: Slovakia agricultural fund misuse investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovakia-agricultural-fund-misuse-investigations