A leader who assisted in the Microsoft scandal has been appointed to oversee the government's central public procurement, according to the PM, who stated that he was only a technical executor.

A recent appointment of Novák-Soós Zsuzsanna as head of a key procurement organization has sparked controversy due to her past involvement in the Microsoft scandal. Hadházy Ákos criticized her role, linking her to the infamous procurement scheme that involved significant discounts and alleged corruption between 2013 and 2015. The scandal, which was uncovered by U.S. authorities, involved the Hungarian government purchasing Microsoft licenses through intermediaries, leading to financial discrepancies. Despite the U.S. investigation resulting in a settlement, no significant actions have been taken in Hungary regarding the case. The Ministry of Finance defended Novák-Soós, stating she was merely a technical facilitator in the procurement process and is considering legal action against Hadházy for defamation.