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An administrative investigation revealed that inflated figures in the AHV financial perspective were not due to calculation errors but resulted from inadequate integration of two functions in the calculation model. Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider announced measures to enhance quality control and processes, with a report expected early next year. FSIO Director Stéphane Rossini will resign in June 2025 following the findings.
An administrative inquiry led by Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs, has concluded that there was no miscalculation in the FSIO's assessment of the financial outlook for AHV. This finding addresses concerns regarding the accuracy of the financial projections.
An administrative investigation revealed that a billion-franc error in the AHV financial forecast stemmed from an external calculation program, not a miscalculation. The inflated figures influenced referendums, prompting calls from the Greens and SP Women to annul the recent AHV reform vote due to misleading expenditure forecasts. The Federal Council has since corrected the projected AHV expenditure for 2033, improving the financial outlook.
The inflated figures for the AHV financial perspective were not due to a calculation error but stemmed from an administrative investigation. The Federal Social Insurance Office's pessimistic outlook likely influenced referendums, with two functions causing increased AHV expenditure and leading to implausible long-term forecasts. An investigation was initiated by Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, and FSIO Director Stéphane Rossini is set to resign in June 2025.
An investigation led by Elisabeth Baume-Schneider has determined that the poor forecasts for AHV spending were not due to calculation errors but rather imprecise mathematical formulas. The Federal Department of Home Affairs reported that two formulas used to project OASI expenditure resulted in implausible long-term financial outlooks.
The Federal Social Insurance Office has clarified that the inflated AHV financial forecasts were not due to calculation errors but rather methodological shortcomings in the model used. An administrative investigation revealed that two functions had inflated expenditure estimates, leading to implausible forecasts. The report exonerates the involved personnel and emphasizes the need for improved quality control and knowledge transfer to prevent future issues.
An administrative inquiry concluded that there was no miscalculation in the AHV's financial outlook, despite erroneous figures. The Federal Social Insurance Office's calculation model lacked methodological rigor, partly due to staff shortages and inadequate documentation. The report will be published in early 2025, following an in-depth analysis.
An investigation by the Federal Department of Home Affairs found no miscalculation in the Federal Social Insurance Office's (FSIO) financial outlook for OASI, despite overestimations leading to implausible forecasts. The FSIO's slow response during summer 2024 was attributed to lengthy verification processes and staff shortages, not negligence. Following the discovery of erroneous formulas, the FSIO corrected its projections, revealing a reduction of 2.5 billion in OASI outlays by 2033, which has prompted calls from the Greens and Socialist Women to annul the OASI 21 reform vote based on inflated expenditure projections.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is set to expand the benefits catalog of compulsory basic health insurance (OKP) starting January 2025, leading to increased healthcare costs. New inclusions, such as helmet therapy for children and the permanent coverage of the Mpox vaccination, are expected to significantly raise expenditures, potentially exceeding CHF 1 billion for the vaccine alone. Despite calls for cost-saving measures, the expansion of services continues without eliminating any existing reimbursements, raising concerns over rising health insurance premiums.
The Swiss government faces challenges as recent national votes reveal a disconnect with public opinion, with three out of four government-supported initiatives rejected. Meanwhile, the chocolate industry grapples with controversies, including a class action lawsuit against Lindt & Sprüngli over heavy metals in dark chocolate, despite ongoing popularity among consumers. Additionally, a national campaign to combat gender-based violence is set to launch by the end of 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about women's safety in Switzerland.
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