ROME
Crux
By John L. Allen Jr.
Editor April 26, 2016
Despite a recent decision to suspend a contract with the global firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers for an audit, the Vatican’s Press Office on Tuesday released a statement insisting that the “commitment to adequate economic and financial auditing remains a priority.”
“The suspension of auditing activities is not due to considerations linked to the integrity or quality of the work initiated by PwC, let alone the intention of one or more entities of the Holy See to block the reforms in progress,” said the statement.
“Issues have emerged regarding the meaning and scope of certain clauses of the contract and their methods of implementation,” the statement said. “Such elements will undergo the necessary examination. The decision to proceed in this way was taken after suitable consultations between the competent bodies and experts in the field.”
“It is hoped,” the statement added, “that this phase of reflection and study may take place in an atmosphere of serenity and collaboration.”
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